Nude in Profile Turned to the Right
- Original dimensions
- 76.4 x 93.4 cm
- Museum
- Bergen Art Museum
- Year
- 1898
Scene depicted
This canvas depicts a feminine silhouette, a nude body presented with delicate grace. The artist vibrates the shapes and shadows, merging sensuality and vulnerability. The posture, both lyrical and introspective, allows for an exploration of themes of solitude and the quest for identity, cenotaphs for the human soul that still resonate today.
Historical context
Created in 1898 in Bergen, this iconic work is at the heart of the expressionist movement. It embodies the artist's quest to capture the complexities of the human soul, in a context where art breaks free from traditional academic norms. Before finding refuge at the Bergen Art Museum, this painting witnessed an era where emotions and psychology took precedence over form.
Place in the artist's career
“Nude in Profile Turned to the Right” is part of a pivotal moment in Munch's career. Alongside “The Scream” and “The Madonna,” this work reflects a tangle of styles and emotions that characterize his evolution. With a technique known for its expressiveness, it marks a turning point towards unprecedented psychological depth.
Anecdote
“Truth is often hidden behind appearances.” Munch, in his reflections, recalls that winter morning when the light danced on the walls of his studio, inspiring his gaze towards a deep inner world. It is in this sound intimacy that the painting “Nude in Profile Turned to the Right” was born, like a half-whispered confession.