Two Sisters
- Original dimensions
- 120 x 85 cm
- Museum
- Munch Museum
- Year
- 1912
Scene depicted
“Deux Sœurs” depicts an emotional and intimate scene, where one can feel the depth of the bond that unites these two female figures. The composition evokes contrasting feelings of closeness and isolation, capturing the essence of human relationships.
Historical context
Created in 1912, in the vibrant atmosphere of Oslo, this painting reflects the expressionist movement of which Edvard Munch is one of the pioneers. This painting, which resides today in the Munch Museum, is set against a historical backdrop of emotional upheaval and introspective quest, typical of the era.
Place in the artist's career
This painting stands at a fundamental crossroads in Munch's career, between softness and turbulence. Alongside other iconic works like “The Scream” and “The Madonna,” “Deux Sœurs” shows the evolution of his technical mastery and emotional exploration.
Anecdote
“Art is the expression of life” Munch might have said while recalling this precise moment. When he captured the delicate beauty of the intimacy between two sisters, likely inspired by an unexpected encounter in a blooming garden in spring, the work surprises with the strength of its transparent emotions.
Major exhibitions
Edvard Munch and his models: 1912-1943