Standing Woman
- Original dimensions
- 72.5 x 171 cm
Scene depicted
The painting features a woman, silent and pensive, embodying the depth and complexity of human emotions. Illuminated by soft light, she seems to contemplate an inner horizon, expressing both the strength and vulnerability of the human being. The fluid lines and vibrant colors of this pictorial work draw the viewer into an emotional exploration.
Historical context
Œuvre : Woman Standing |BRK| Artiste : Edvard Munch |BRK| Année : 1920 |BRK| Musée : Munch Museum |BRK| Dimensions : 72.5 x 171 cm |BRK| Expositions majeures : Edvard Munch and his models: 1912-1943 |BRK|
Place in the artist's career
Woman Standing represents an important milestone in Munch's career, a period of artistic maturity. Compared to The Scream and The Madonna , this painting displays an aesthetic evolution towards a more pronounced psychological depth, where human fragility is at the forefront.
Anecdote
“Every ~ canvas I create is a page of my soul.” This quote resonates strongly regarding the painting of Woman Standing . Inspired by a misty morning, a burst of light breaking through the clouds, Munch captures a fleeting moment where human emotions intertwine with nature.