Portrait of a Female Model
- Original dimensions
- 38.5 x 46.5 cm
- Museum
- Munch Museum
- Year
- 1928
Scene depicted
This painting offers a captivating glimpse of a female model, enveloped in an atmosphere of vulnerability and mystery. The interaction between the viewer and the central figure evokes introspection, making every nuance and shadow carry a personal story.
Historical context
Created in 1928, in the vibrant setting of Scandinavia, this painting reveals a disturbing expression of the human soul, characteristic of the revolutionary artist Edvard Munch . In the Munch Museum in Oslo, which houses this iconic canvas , we grasp the artist's struggle to capture the complexity of his female models, evolving within the expressionist movement.
Place in the artist's career
This masterpiece sits at a turning point in Munch's career, illustrating his shift towards a mature exploration of human emotions. Alongside other influential creations such as “The Scream” and “The Madonna,” this painting testifies to the artist's growing mastery.
Anecdote
“I paint life, anguish, and desire, all fused in what I see,” said Munch, evoking the inspiration that surged during a gentle breeze on a clear morning. This pictorial work embodies the encounter between delicate beauty and emotional turmoil, a moment frozen in time.
Major exhibitions
Edvard Munch and his Models: 1912-1943