The Winter Studio Building
- Original dimensions
- 114.5 x 149.5 cm
- Museum
- Munch Museum
- Year
- 1929
Scene depicted
In this pictorial work, Munch immerses us in the heart of an urban landscape, where a building stands proudly, testifying to an era and a way of life. The clean lines and hues imbue the canvas with melancholy and reflection on identity and belonging, characteristics of the artist.
Historical context
Created in 1929, in the vibrant city of Oslo, this painting is part of the expressionist movement, known for its exploration of intense emotions. Even today, the canvas is carefully preserved at the Munch Museum, a place that bears the historical and cultural imprint of one of the most influential artists of the 20th century.
Place in the artist's career
The Winter Studio Building represents a key phase in Munch's career, transitioning from an expressive approach to a more personal and introspective abstraction. Other works such as The Scream and The Madonna, while distinct, reveal an uninterrupted evolution of his style, merging raw emotion and refined technique.
Anecdote
“I paint what I feel, not what I see.” This quote from Edvard Munch evokes a winter morning, where, inspired by the diffuse light and peaceful solitude, he captured the very essence of his inner world in this masterpiece . The Winter Studio Building resonates with this quest for authenticity and expression.
Major exhibitions
Edvard Munch . Monumental projects