Standing Female Nude
- Original dimensions
- 32.5 x 59 cm
- Museum
- Stenersen Museum
- Year
- 1887
Scene depicted
This canvas , captivating and moving, depicts a naked woman, with a posture that is both majestic and vulnerable. Munch explores here the duality of existence: beauty and melancholy intertwine in a fragile harmony. The woman appears both grounded in her body and dreamy, evoking central themes of existentialism and sensuality. The viewer's gaze is immediately captivated by the poignant atmosphere that this canvas exudes.
Historical context
Created in 1887 in the vibrant city of Oslo, this painting is emblematic of the expressionist movement. Munch, who revolutionizes his time, draws inspiration from human emotions and vulnerability. The canvas is now housed in the Stenersen Museum, a place steeped in Scandinavian art. Its format, 32.5 x 59 cm, allows for an intimate appreciation, conducive to deep contemplation.
Place in the artist's career
This painting marks a crucial turning point in the career of Edvard Munch . Indeed, Female Nude Standing illustrates a stage where he abandons academic influences to embrace a bolder and more personal style. Compared to works such as "The Scream" and "The Madonna," it highlights his evolution towards a more intimate and subjective expression of human reality.
Anecdote
In a letter, Munch wrote: “I seek the human soul through the forms of the body.” This quest drives him to capture reality with emotion. Imagine the scene: a spring morning, golden light filters through the curtains, revealing the silhouette of a woman, a symbol of fragile beauty. It is this moment of inspiration that brought to life the masterpiece that is Female Nude Standing .
Major exhibitions
Kan hende er det vakkert. Kunstsamleren Rolf Stenersen