The Girls on the Bridge
- Original dimensions
- 125 x 136 cm
Scene depicted
In this wonderful canvas , Munch transports us to the edge of a bridge, where girls stand on the gently undulating banks. Their silhouettes evoke both innocence and the passage of time, while an ethereal landscape surrounds them. Awakening in us a tactile nostalgia, every detail of this composition invites us to contemplate the ephemeral beauty of life.
Historical context
Œuvre : The Girls on the Bridge |BRK| Artiste : Edvard Munch |BRK| Année : 1901 |BRK| Musée : National Gallery of Oslo |BRK| Dimensions : 125 x 136 cm |BRK| Expositions majeures : Jubileumsutstilling: 1814-1964 |BRK|
Place in the artist's career
This canvas represents a turning point in the career of Edvard Munch , marking the beginning of his expressionist period. Alongside The Madonna and The Scream , one can observe how this painting deepens his exploration of human emotions, while cultivating a unique and personal melancholy that characterizes his work.
Anecdote
“Every canvas I paint is a part of myself.” This quote resonates with Munch's inspiration on a silent bridge, one summer morning, where the laughter of children mingles with the sweetness of the fresh air. This personal connection is reflected in the painting The Girls on the Bridge, a celebration of both youth and melancholy.