Mother with Children, Thuringia
- Original dimensions
- 105.5 x 200 cm
- Museum
- Not specified
- Year
- 1906
Scene depicted
This canvas illustrates a daily scene imbued with sweetness and intimacy. The composition reveals a strong bond between a mother and her children, the main symbols of tenderness and protection. The delicate gestures of the mother are contrasted by the liveliness of childhood, thus capturing the ephemeral beauty of family life.
Historical context
Created in 1906, in the picturesque setting of Thuringia, this painting is at the heart of the expressionist movement, a period where emotions take precedence over cold reality. The air is filled with spring promises conducive to inspiration. To our knowledge, this canvas currently has no specified exhibition location, but it captivates art lovers with its imposing dimensions.
Place in the artist's career
Considered a pinnacle in Munch's career, Mother with Children, Thuringia is part of his period of exploration of deeply human themes. It dialogues with other famous works like The Scream and Vampire , offering a perspective on his artistic and emotional journey.
Anecdote
“My soul is a canvas, each emotion a color.” This quote from Munch resonates with the genesis of this masterpiece . Inspired one sunny morning, Munch is said to have encountered a mother surrounded by her children, a silhouette enveloped in the golden light of day. This fleeting moment became the very essence of Mother with Children, Thuringia .