Women at the Bath
- Original dimensions
- 100.5 x 72.5 cm
- Museum
- Munch Museum
- Year
- 1917
Scene depicted
In this painting , Munch immerses us in the secret world of women bathing, with a moving elegance. These figures, separated by time and space, evoke the sensuality of the moment, while raising questions of vulnerability, beauty, and intimacy. The sensitive composition of this canvas reveals the tensions between body and spirit.
Historical context
Created in 1917, this painting emblematic of Edvard Munch flourishes in the vibrant cultural context of Oslo, Norway. The artist, an iconic figure of symbolism , managed to capture everyday life in a canvas where intimacy intertwines with emotion. Currently exhibited at the Munch Museum, this work recalls the tensions and joys of the time.
Place in the artist's career
This painting is part of Munch's artistic maturity, extending his exploration of the human condition. Close to works such as The Scream and The Madonna, Women Bathing asserts itself as a crescendo of emotions, leaving behind the tragicomic for a disturbing serenity.
Anecdote
“Light can reveal what words hide.” Such could be the whisper of Edvard Munch at the moment of its creation. Imagine a spring morning, where the filtering light pierced the curtains, inspiring this canvas delicate where feminine silhouettes come to life.
Major exhibitions
Edvard Munch and his models: 1912-1943