The Storm: Left Middle Part
- Original dimensions
- 127 x 200 cm
- Museum
- Munch Museum
- Year
- 1926
Scene depicted
In this canvas , the viewer is plunged into the heart of a raging storm. The swirling skies, ablaze with lunar depths, seem to call for contemplation of human suffering. This striking composition, both dynamic and dramatic, evokes a fragile balance between man and nature.
Historical context
Created in 1926, in the vibrant city of Oslo, this painting is part of the expressionist movement, reflecting the emotional and psychological turmoil of its time. The canvas is now housed in the Munch Museum, famous for preserving the legacy of the Norwegian artist. Its imposing dimensions of 127 x 200 cm give it an unforgettable presence.
Place in the artist's career
The Storm represents a crucial step in Munch's career, a turning point towards creative maturity. It stands alongside other iconic works such as The Scream and The Madonna , expressing the evolution of his personal perception of emotions and anxieties.
Anecdote
Edvard Munch once said: “Art is not what you see, but what you make others see.” This masterpiece was inspired during a morning storm over the fjord, where the crash of the elements resonated with his troubled inner life. Thus, The Storm becomes a visual scream, a pictorial work revealing the intensity of being.