The Fight
- Original dimensions
- 120 x 90.5 cm
- Museum
- Munch Museum
- Year
- 1932
Scene depicted
This painting illustrates a poignant confrontation scene, where human silhouettes rise above a turbulent background. Munch depicts the timeless struggle between the desires of the soul and the weight of society, creating an electrifying atmosphere. The bodies, in full action, intertwine, frozen in a moment of delicate tension, revealing a mixture of passion and chaos.
Historical context
Work : Le Combat |BRK| Artist : Edvard Munch |BRK| Year : 1932 |BRK| Museum : Munch Museum |BRK| Dimensions : 120 x 90.5 cm |BRK|
Place in the artist's career
Le Combat marks a turning point in Edvard Munch 's career, defining his maturity as an artist. This masterpiece demonstrates an evolution also seen in other major works like Starry Night and The Scream , where palpable tension and a deeper exploration of human emotions are felt.
Anecdote
One spring morning, Munch was observing shadows in an alley of his hometown. “There are battles that must be fought in the shadows to see the light,” he supposedly said while reflecting on his painting . This quote highlights the very essence of Le Combat , a pictorial work that evokes the struggle between light and darkness of the human soul.