Summer Evening
- Original dimensions
- 187 x 147 cm
Scene depicted
The painting “Summer Evening” depicts a fleeting moment, capturing the golden light of a summer twilight. The silhouettes of the trees, draped in shadow, contrast with the warm glow of the horizon. This canvas highlights characters lost in their thoughts, suggesting a gentle melancholy while teasing the viewer's imagination.
Historical context
Œuvre : Summer Evening |BRK| Artiste : Edvard Munch |BRK| Année : 1925 |BRK| Musée : Munch Museum |BRK| Dimensions : 187 x 147 cm |BRK|
Place in the artist's career
“Summer Evening” fits into the path of a Munch in full maturity, where he blends elements of symbolism and expressionism . In parallel with “The Scream” and “The Madonna,” we can observe an evolution in his technique and themes: pain, love, and the light of life.
Anecdote
“The twilight light on the fields whispered forgotten secrets to me,” Munch might have said while contemplating the landscape of a Norwegian summer. This moment of inspiration, at the heart of nature, was crucial in the creation of this masterpiece . Beyond the canvas, it invites us to feel this atmosphere filled with memories and melancholy.