Sitting Nude
- Original dimensions
- 54 x 81.5 cm
- Museum
- Munch Museum
- Year
- 1913
Scene depicted
The pictorial work arouses curiosity and invites a delicate immersion into the artist's thoughts.
Historical context
Created in 1913, the painting "Sitting Nude" illuminates the artistic universe of Oslo, Norway. A major figure of the expressionist movement, Edvard Munch is part of a pivotal period marked by a quest for emotional truth. This canvas , residing in the Munch Museum, invites us to discover an era where art intertwines with human psychology. Its dimensions, 54 x 81.5 cm, reveal a composition that attracts the eye while encouraging reflection.
Place in the artist's career
"Sitting Nude" marks a transition in Munch's career, representing stylistic maturity. After iconic canvases like "The Scream" and "The Madonna," this painting reflects a more intimate and sensitive approach to the human form. It showcases a technical refinement, where emotions are released in every brushstroke.
Anecdote
In a moment of inspiration, Munch reportedly stated: "Art must make the invisible tangible." It was in the softness of a spring morning, cradled by the whispers of nature, that he conceived this masterpiece . This unique link between the visible and the invisible lies at the heart of the canvas , echoing deep emotions.
Major exhibitions
Edvard Munch and his models: 1912-1943