The Secret
- Original dimensions
- 213 x 99.5 cm
- Museum
- Munch Museum
- Year
- 1913
Scene depicted
In this emblematic work, Munch evokes the mystery of human relationships and the secrets each person carries. The composition, dressed in dark colors with enigmatic nuances, suggests disturbing intimacy and the complexity of emotions. The intertwined figures seem to blend into one another, symbolizing the subtle links between love and suffering, joy and sadness.
Historical context
Work : Le Secret |BRK| Artist : Edvard Munch |BRK| Year : 1913 |BRK| Museum : Munch Museum |BRK| Dimensions : 213 x 99.5 cm |BRK| Main exhibitions : Edvard Munch and his models: 1912-1943 |BRK|
Place in the artist's career
Le Secret is a significant milestone in Edvard Munch 's career, illustrating his evolution towards a more introspective expression. This masterpiece bridges his lively early works with his later darker pieces, such as The Frieze of Life and The Scream . Together, these paintings trace a powerful emotional journey, seeking to decode the torments of the human soul.
Anecdote
“I paint my fears as revelations of inner truth,” reportedly declared Edvard Munch during a moment of introspection. It was during a foggy morning in Oslo, as he wandered through still-sleeping streets, that he felt a creative shiver that would nourish his canvas . This painting is an emotional journey, rooted in a quest for deep meaning.