Three Young Women Sitting
- Original dimensions
- 70.5 x 90 cm
- Museum
- Munch Museum
- Year
- 1906
Scene depicted
In this painting , three young women are seated, enveloped in an atmosphere of intimacy and contemplation. Their nonchalant posture, combined with the bold use of colors, evokes the intrigue of their inner world, as if each gaze carried a secret, each gesture a story yet to be revealed.
Historical context
Created in 1906, this painting embodies its roots in Oslo, Norway. Capturing the essence of Symbolism, This canvas is anchored in a time when introspection and deep emotions began to take precedence over realism . Today, the painting is preserved at the Munch Museum, a sanctuary dedicated to the artist's legacy. Its dimensions, 70.5 x 90 cm, exude a striking presence.
Place in the artist's career
This painting marks a turning point in Munch's career: a phase where he merges his emotional observations with elements of everyday life. Like “The Scream” and “The Madonna,” it reflects an evolution towards a more pronounced emotional abstraction, testifying to a growing mastery of painting and colors.
Anecdote
“Art is a cry of the soul, like the breath of a spring morning when the world awakens.” Edvard Munch , inspired by the fragile beauty of a moment, painted this pictorial work in a surge of passion, capturing the emotions of the souls he encountered in a solemn alley.