Standing Nude
- Original dimensions
- 72 x 175 cm
Scene depicted
The painting flaunts a beautiful nudity, revealing the beauty of the body in all its sensuality. This pictorial work attempts to capture the very essence of bodily expressiveness, combining the brilliance of flesh and the depth of human psychology. The viewer is invited to a powerful introspection, to discover the vulnerability and strength that coexist in every curve and every shadow.
Historical context
Œuvre : Standing Nude |BRK| Artiste : Edvard Munch |BRK| Année : 1920 |BRK| Musée : Munch Museum |BRK| Dimensions : 72 x 175 cm |BRK| Expositions majeures : Edvard Munch and his models: 1912-1943 |BRK|
Place in the artist's career
“Standing Nude” represents a turning point in Munch's career, marking a period of maturity. Alongside “The Scream” and “The Madonna,” these paintings illustrate his technical and emotional evolution, placing Munch as a pillar of modern art. The expression of feelings through painting reaches its peak here.
Anecdote
“Nudity does not hide vulnerability; it exposes it to the light of the soul.” A phrase that perfectly summarizes the essence of this masterpiece. Imagine Munch, in the early morning, contemplating moving bodies, forms revealed by soft light. It was a moment of grace, where he understood that painting , through its fragility, could awaken the strength of human emotions.