Maria Agatha Meier
- Original dimensions
- 93 x 115 cm
- Museum
- Munch Museum
- Year
- 1927
Scene depicted
"Maria Agatha Meier" is an intimate composition , where the model's gaze addresses the observer directly. The expression on her face seems to tell a story much deeper than their simple appearances. Each brushstroke evokes emotions and memories, placing the viewer face to face with their own inner reflections. Through this canvas, Munch immerses us in the intimacy of an ephemeral moment, both airy and painful.
Historical context
Created in 1927, in Oslo, the painting "Maria Agatha Meier" is part of the expressionist movement dear to Edvard Munch . The latter, famous for his exploration of human emotions, managed to capture, through this canvas , all the dramatic intensity of his time. Currently exhibited at the Munch Museum, this pictorial work displays significant dimensions of 93 x 115 cm.
Place in the artist's career
Situated at a turning point in his career, this painting is part of a period of maturity for Munch. After "The Scream" and "The Madonna," "Maria Agatha Meier" reflects a technical evolution where the sensitivity of colors merges with increased expressiveness. These paintings by the same artist, although distinct, show a continuity in the exploration of the human soul.
Anecdote
“Every face I meet tells a story, an echo of human passions.” This quote from Munch, inspired by his many strolls through the streets of Oslo, perfectly illustrates the very essence of his masterpiece . That day, he crossed the gaze of Maria Agatha, a suffocating impulse of life and sadness that he managed to transcribe in his painting .
Major exhibitions
Edvard Munch : portraits