Woman in a Green Meadow
- Original dimensions
- 75 x 99 cm
- Museum
- Munch Museum
- Year
- 1917
Scene depicted
In Woman in a Green Meadow , Munch depicts an elegant female figure, enveloped in tender lights, standing serenely in the midst of a lush meadow. The work conveys an ambiance of melancholic peace, in which nature breathes in harmony with human emotion. Here, the woman seems to observe a world where vibrant colors and undulating forms blend with the deepest feelings.
Historical context
Created in 1917, Woman in a Green Meadow is part of the expressionist movement, focused on the expression of deep and intimate emotions. This iconic painting, currently exhibited at the Munch Museum in Oslo, reflects the artist's concern for human psychology and solitude. The dimensions of the work, 75 x 99 cm, capture the grandeur and intensity of this painting .
Place in the artist's career
Woman in a Green Meadow marks an important turning point in Munch's career, revealing his mastery of emotions through color and composition. This painting fits perfectly between two other iconic paintings : The Scream , which manifests profound anguish, and The Dancer of Life , where joy takes precedence over sadness. These compositions allow us to observe the technical and emotional evolution of the artist.
Anecdote
“The light of spring has always had a fascinating effect on me. It seems to reveal the soul,” said Edvard Munch . It was on a sunny morning, in the heart of Norway's lush meadows, that the artist felt inspired to create this masterpiece . This painting is not just a simple canvas , it is a capture of a moment of grace and contemplation.