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Description of the artwork
Work: Mother and Child
Artist: Edvard Munch
Year: 1897
Museum: National Museum
Dimensions: 163 x 135 cm
Major exhibitions: Olaf Schous gifts to the National Gallery: National Gallery November 14, 1987 - February 7, 1988
Created in 1897 in Oslo, this painting is emblematic of the symbolism movement, reflecting a time when human emotions were at the heart of artistic concerns. The canvas is currently exhibited at the National Museum, a place rich in history that preserves works of invaluable wealth, offering visitors a glimpse into the Nordic soul.
Edvard Munch once stated: “True artists are those who can capture the human soul on a canvas.” Imagine him, one spring morning in 1897, observing a mother and her daughter in a park, sharing a moment of tenderness and complicity. This gaze, this gesture, inspired him the emotional strength of Mother and Child, a pictorial work where love and vulnerability meet.
The scene depicted in Mother and Child invites contemplation of a gentle interaction between two generations. The painting highlights a mother cradled by the love she has for her daughter. This bond is magnified by delicate expressions, capable of releasing a raw emotion that resonates in the heart of every observer. The posture of the characters, carried by enveloping light, creates an atmosphere of warmth and serenity.
Mother and Child marks a pivotal moment in Munch's career, positioning the artist at the peak of his expressionism. Compared to his other canvases, such as “The Scream” and “The Madonna,” this painting reveals an intimate dialogue where anxiety is replaced by a luminous softness, highlighting his technical and emotional evolution.
This painting is the result of refined techniques, blending glazes and impastos, each layer tells a story. The subtle work on light plays a decisive role, accentuating volumes and emotions. The delicate brushwork translates the softness of feelings, giving the canvas a striking emotional depth.
The warm tones of the painting reveal shades of pink and peaceful blue, evoking tenderness and nostalgia. Each color blends to compose an atmosphere of love and protection, where ingenious contrasts invite exploration of the subtleties of human emotions. The pigments, carefully chosen, are the very essence of the soul of this pictorial work.
The reproduction of this oil painting is done on museum-quality linen canvas, ensuring a texture and depth worthy of the original. Each sketch is done by hand, and the successive layers of paint faithfully capture Munch's vision. High-quality pigments, such as Prussian blue and alizarin crimson, are applied with precision. About 40 hours are needed to complete this work, each gesture of the copyist painter being rooted in a particular sensitivity for Mother and Child.
This reproduction is not a mere imitation; it is a reincarnation of emotion, protected by an anti-UV varnish, ensuring the longevity of the vibrant colors. It is ready to convey the essence of the masterpiece original.
This canvas comes with a numbered certificate of authenticity. It is carefully delivered, rolled in a textile case. The packaging uses quality materials, such as a reinforced tube and tissue paper, to preserve the integrity of this painting.
We offer a selection of premium frames, such as satin black gallery frames or gold leaf wooden frames, to highlight the canvas and integrate it harmoniously into your space.
Mother and Child speaks to the intimate. It whispers stories of gratitude and regained peace. This painting thus becomes a mirror of our lives, awakening memories of love and tenderness, a space conducive to meditation and daydreaming. Every gaze upon this work invites us to a soothing introspection.
Imagine this canvas hanging in a room bathed in natural light: a warm living room, a poetic bedroom, or an intimate library. Paired with materials such as washed linen and natural wood, this canvas will create a cocoon of softness, while the changing lights of different times of the day will infuse a lively energy into the space.
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Gift yourself a masterpiece, to beautify your space and nourish your spirit. This oil painting, hand-made, is a treasure of emotion ready to become your visual legacy.
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