Woman with Samoyed
- Original dimensions
- 100.5 x 129.5 cm
Scene depicted
In this composition, a woman stands, serene, beside a Samoyed. The dog, radiating vitality and gentleness, is a reflection of the human soul, of its quest for love and connection. The scene invites serene contemplation, a silent dialogue between man and animal, capturing an atmosphere of timeless peace.
Historical context
Œuvre : Woman with Samoyed |BRK| Artiste : Edvard Munch |BRK| Année : 1929 |BRK| Musée : Munch Museum |BRK| Dimensions : 100.5 x 129.5 cm |BRK| Expositions majeures : Edvard Munch and his models: 1912-1943 |BRK|
Place in the artist's career
Woman with Samoyed represents a significant phase in the career of Edvard Munch , fitting into a period of artistic maturity. Alongside works such as The Madonna and The Scream, this canvas manifests a stylistic evolution marked by a deeper exploration of intimacy and human relationships.
Anecdote
“Nature is an infinite source of emotions, and each canvas is a quest for its essence.” Edvard Munch , inspired by a quiet walk in a park in Oslo, invited this sweet spring morning to his masterpiece . This fleeting moment infiltrated the evocative power of the painting , transcribing the simple beauty of a moment shared with nature.