Port of Bergen
- Original dimensions
- 90 x 60 cm
- Museum
- Not specified
- Year
- 1916
Scene depicted
The painting “port de Bergen” evokes a maritime landscape where small fishing boats and cloudy skies coexist. Munch captures the serenity of a Norwegian morning, where the aquatic element gently roars under the breath of the wind. His brush conveys the ephemeral beauty and the nuances of colors, transforming a mundane reality into a poetic scene, laden with sensitivity.
Historical context
Created in 1916, this painting is emblematic of a tumultuous time in Norway, marked by the upheavals of World War I. The painting, created by Edvard Munch , a celebrated artist of the expressionist movement, depicts the port of Bergen, a beautiful coastal city located on the west coast of Norway. Although the current location of this canvas is not specified in the archives, its dimensions of 90 x 60 cm make it a masterpiece of a welcome size for any space.
Place in the artist's career
In his career, port de Bergen is situated at a pivotal time. After a phase of experimentation with darker themes, this painting represents artistic maturity, just like the paintings “The Scream” and “The Dance of Life.” These works evoke all human emotions, but with a distinct approach to the very essence of life that radiates from the masterpiece of 1916.
Anecdote
“I perceive life as a port where each boat represents our dreams. That of Bergen, full of whispers of the sea and the cries of seagulls, inspired me a respite in my inner storm.” Edvard Munch thus let himself be carried away by the impressions of a misty morning by the sea, where the reflections in the water revive his emotion, giving birth to this painting full of soul.