The Artist and His Model. Jealousy
- Original dimensions
- 115.5 x 85.5 cm
- Museum
- Munch Museum
- Year
- 1919
Scene depicted
In this pictorial work, Munch depicts the intense gaze of an artist scrutinizing his model, revealing not only a visual exploration but also a psychological one. The palpable tension between the two figures, enveloped in an atmosphere of jealousy, embodies the juggling between passion and possession. Each brushstroke evokes a story, an internal struggle, a breath of true emotion.
Historical context
Created in 1919 in the city of Oslo, this painting is part of the expressionist movement, which characterized the emotional and psychological transition of the early 20th century. At the heart of this tumultuous era, The Artist and his model. Jealousy represents a fusion of feelings, intimacy, and tension. This canvas , currently exhibited at the Munch Museum, engages in a dialogue between art and life, through dimensions that captivate the eye and the soul.
Place in the artist's career
The Artist and his model. Jealousy represents a significant phase in Munch's career, a period where he merges his expressionism with a piercing view of human relationships. Alongside his works such as *The Scream* and *The Madonna*, this canvas crystallizes the evolution of his style, integrating deeper layers of emotions and reflections on the human soul.
Anecdote
“Jealousy is a mirror of love,” Munch might have said while contemplating his masterpiece . Imagine him, on a sunny April morning, his vibrant life around him, inspiring intense emotions of passion and torment through this painting . This fleeting moment of revelation led him to grasp the complexity of human relationships in his canvas .
Major exhibitions
Edvard Munch and his models: 1912-1943