Women Turning Towards the Sun
- Original dimensions
- 129 x 259 cm
- Museum
- Munch Museum
- Year
- 1912
Scene depicted
In this painting , a delicate composition features several female figures, seemingly absorbed by the warmth of the golden rays. They appear to commune with the sun, thus embodying an ideal of beauty and vitality. Their postures express a spiritual depth, immersing the viewer in a dialogue between humanity and nature, intertwining serenity and elevation.
Historical context
Created in 1912, this painting embodies its roots in Oslo, Norway, a city that witnessed the birth of a unique artistic movement, Symbolism. During this period, chiaroscuro, the expressiveness of colors, and interior themes converge in a harmony of dark lights. Currently, this canvas is displayed at the Munch Museum, where it reveals its splendor and history to art lovers from around the world.
Place in the artist's career
This canvas weaves itself into the heart of Edvard Munch 's career, marking a phase of artistic maturity. At the crossroads of his darker paintings like "The Scream" and "The Madonna," "Women Turned Towards the Sun" offers a striking contrast, where hope and joy illuminate his deep explorations of the human soul.
Anecdote
“I paint my own feelings, my own vision of life.” This quote from Edvard Munch reflects his ongoing quest to unveil human emotions through his pictorial works . It was on a sunny morning of a Norwegian spring that he awoke to the idea of capturing this halo light, where women turn towards the sun, as an ode to life.