Under the Red Apples
- Original dimensions
- 55 x 45.5 cm
- Museum
- Munch Museum
- Year
- 1927
Scene depicted
In the painting “Under the Red Apples,” Munch invites us to an intimate indoor scene, where the fruits, bright and warm, contrast with the shadow that envelops the background. The composition plays with light and colors, making the sweet aroma of the apples almost palpable, while conveying a melancholy about the fragility of life.
Historical context
Created in 1927, this painting emerges in the artistic context of Norway, a period when Edvard Munch explores the meanders of the human soul through the prism of symbolism and expressionism . Currently exhibited at the Munch Museum in Oslo, the canvas measures 55 x 45.5 cm. This painting bears witness to the rise of an artistic movement in full transformation, seeking to express deep emotions.
Place in the artist's career
This painting stands out in Munch's career as an emblematic representation of his artistic maturity. Positioned between “The Scream” and “The Madonna,” it illustrates his evolution towards a more personal and introspective quest. Through these works, Munch explores themes of pain and beauty, making the canvas unique and profound.
Anecdote
“Art must be a form of pure emotion, cold and warm at the same time,” said Munch, while drawing inspiration from sweet moments, like that gentle spring morning when the red apples shone under the sun. This vivid vision resonated in his masterpiece , capturing the essence of humanity in a simple fruit, placed at the heart of the composition.
Major exhibitions
Edvard Munch and his models: 1912-1943