The Girl by the Window
- Original dimensions
- 26.5 x 35 cm
- Museum
- Not specified
- Year
- 1896
Scene depicted
This pictorial work reveals a young woman, delicate silhouette, contemplating the world beyond a window. Removed from the tumult of life, she seems lost in her thoughts, a reflection of the human soul in the face of solitude and melancholy. The canvas ...
Historical context
Created in 1896, this painting embodies its roots in the vibrant heart of Oslo, then Christiania, in Norway. Evolving within the symbolist movement, The Girl by the Window captures the essence of an era in search of introspection and meaning. Although the canvas does not have a specific museum location, it remains a centerpiece of artistic heritage, measuring 26.5 x 35 cm.
Place in the artist's career
Occupying a central place in his career, The Girl by the Window marks a period of maturity for Munch. Alongside The Scream and The Madonna , this painting reveals a stylistic evolution towards deeper emotions, signifying a turning point in his approach to symbolist painting .
Anecdote
“All my life, I have felt the need to paint, to translate my emotions onto canvas.” Edvard Munch thus evokes his burning inspiration, born from a sweet spring morning, where through an open window, the light invites dreaming. The painting captures this fleeting moment, where melancholy mingles with brilliance, in a play of light and depth.