Standing Nude: Evening
- Original dimensions
- 71 x 171 cm
- Museum
- Munch Museum
- Year
- 1922
Scene depicted
This painting presents a female figure standing in a twilight atmosphere. The silhouette, both strong and vulnerable, plays with shadows and light, creating an atmosphere of melancholic tension. The scene questions the observer about ephemeral beauty and sensuality, inviting a deep contemplation of humanity and its emotions.
Historical context
Created in 1922, this iconic work reflects an era marked by questions about the human condition. Located in Oslo, Norway, through the Munch Museum, it is part of the symbolist movement that characterizes the transformation of emotions into visual expressions. The painting reveals an intimate dimension that, while captivating the viewer, invites them to explore the folds of a rich inner world.
Place in the artist's career
Standing Nude: Evening represents a crucial step in Munch's career, marking a period where he explores the relationship between the individual and the emotional environment. Alongside his masterpieces such as The Scream and The Madonna , this painting nurtures a quest for authenticity and depth, through a technical evolution that highlights his mastery of color and form.
Anecdote
Edvard Munch once said: "The truth of the soul reveals itself in the silence of forms." Inspired by a soft autumn light, he captured the essence of a soothing moment he finds in the fragility of life. This feeling of balance is intensely felt in the subtle composition of Standing Nude: Evening , where each nuance evokes a soft, almost forgotten melody.
Major exhibitions
Edvard Munch and His Models: 1912-1943