Old Fisherman and his Daughter 1902
edvardmunch
stadelmuseum
painting, oil-paint
portrait
painting
impressionism
oil-paint
oil painting
symbolism
Edvard Munch's "Old Fisherman and His Daughter" (1902) is a poignant portrayal of a father and daughter, capturing the essence of a working-class life. The painting's expressive brushstrokes and vibrant colors, characteristic of Munch's style, contribute to its emotional intensity. The daughter's delicate features and the weathered face of the old fisherman, a testament to his life at sea, create a stark contrast, highlighting the passage of time and the enduring bond of family. The painting is currently located at the Städel Museum.
Comments
They are close together and yet solitary. Munch has portrayed the old fisherman and his daughter as disturbingly isolated. Nor do the figures establish eye contact with the viewer despite their placement at the front of the picture. Lost in thought and with a melancholy expression, they gaze into nothingness. The earnest face of the girl, framed by her light hair, looks if she has almost as much experience of life as her father with his weather-beaten features. The psychological penetration of the two figures gains a particular intensity from sectional character of the picture and its monochrome background.
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