Two Girls in Blue Aprons
- Original dimensions
- 93 x 115.5 cm
- Museum
- Munch Museum
- Year
- 1904
Scene depicted
This canvas features two young girls, dressed in a blue apron, symbolizing innocence and intimacy. Their gazes exchange unspoken thoughts, while a blurred background creates an atmosphere of melancholy, typical of Munch's work. The whole invites the viewer to immerse themselves in a deep introspection, where silence and tranquility prevail.
Historical context
Created in 1904, in Oslo, Norway, this painting is part of the expressionist movement that marked the art of this era. Deux Filles au tablier bleu is an iconic work that reflects the existential concerns of Edvard Munch . Today, this canvas rests in the Munch Museum, where visitors can admire its emotional depth through its captivating dimensions.
Place in the artist's career
Deux Filles au tablier bleu is situated at a turning point in the artist's career. It is a testament to his growing mastery of emotions, also visible in works such as The Scream and The Madonna . Each of these paintings reveals a marked stylistic evolution, moving from simple representation to a complex quest for the human soul.
Anecdote
“I do not paint what I see, I paint what I feel.” Edvard Munch found his inspiration during a spring walk, in a sunlit alley. This precious moment gave birth to the evocative power of the masterpiece , imbued with the scent of blooming flowers and the sweetness of the sun.
Major exhibitions
Munch og Frankrike