The Scream
- Original dimensions
- 98 x 75 cm
- Museum
- Munch Museum
- Year
- 1907
Scene depicted
The painting "Jalousie" illustrates the inner conflict of a being tormented by feelings of possessiveness and despair. Through the penetrating gaze of the characters, Munch weaves a complex narrative where desire and pain intertwine, creating a palpable atmosphere of tension. Every detail in this painting tells a story, revealing the emotional whirlwind that inhabits the artist.
Historical context
Created in 1907, in Oslo, Norway, the painting "Jalousie" is part of the expressionist movement, a trend that questioned human emotions and their repercussions on life. This work is currently housed in the Munch Museum, where it draws attention with its imposing dimensions of 98 x 75 cm, inviting contemplation of the meanders of the human soul.
Place in the artist's career
"Jalousie" represents a key phase in Munch's career, marking an evolution towards more introspective compositions. Compared to "The Scream", another iconic painting , "Jalousie" embodies emotional maturity. Similarly, the canvas "The Madonna" testifies to his ongoing exploration of the tensions between love and suffering.
Anecdote
"My emotions were my first inspirations," said Edvard Munch . He conceived this masterpiece during a spring when the shadows in the alleys of Oslo struck him with their intensity. This fleeting moment, captured on canvas, resonates today in every brushstroke of "Jalousie".
Major exhibitions
Munch og Warnemünde: 1907-1908