Artwork
Jealousy
Jealousy is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Edvard Munch. It dates from 1907 and is held in the collection of the Munch Museum.
About this work
Overview
Jealousy is a 1907 oil painting by Norwegian artist Edvard Munch, characterized by its intense depiction of emotional turmoil through bold brushwork and vivid colors.
Subject & Meaning
The painting portrays a distressed man seated on a bed and a woman in the background, conveying the psychological anguish of jealousy within a claustrophobic, dimly lit interior.
Technique & Style
Munch employs post-impressionist techniques with expressive, bold strokes and a vibrant yet somber color palette, reflecting his exploration of inner emotional states.
History & Provenance
Created after Munch's studies at the Royal School of Art and Design in Kristiania and his involvement in bohemian circles, the work is now part of the Munch Museum's collection.
Context
Influenced by his personal experiences with loss and the nihilist ideologies of Hans Jæger, Munch's work captures the intense emotional and psychological themes prevalent in his post-impressionist period.
Legacy
As part of Munch's oeuvre focusing on emotional depth, 'Jealousy' contributes to the artist's reputation for capturing the complexities of the human psyche through art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Edvard Munch ( MUUNK; Norwegian: ; 12 December 1863 – 23 January 1944) was a Norwegian painter.
