The Sun

"The Sun," painted by Edvard Munch between 1910 and 1920, is a captivating piece housed right here in the Munch Museum. This large painting, measuring 1.18 meters tall and 1.52 meters wide, draws your eye immediately to its subject: a radiant sun. nn Munch masterfully uses vibrant yellows and oranges, emanating from the sun's bright white center, to create a sense of powerful energy and movement. Notice how the visible brushstrokes seem to make the rays almost pulsate. The sun's position, low in the sky and slightly off-center, adds a sense of drama, as if we are witnessing a sunrise or sunset of great significance. nn The reflection of the sun dances on the water below, painted in cool blues and greens. The contrast between the warm and cool colors adds to the painting's visual impact. On either side of the water, Munch gives us stylized hills or mountains, their purple, blue, green, and brown tones adding depth and grounding the composition. nn The sky itself is a beautiful blend of soft blues, pinks, and yellows, becoming more intense near the sun's rays. The effect is ethereal, almost dreamlike. "The Sun" is a powerful testament to Munch's ability to capture both the physical and emotional qualities of light and nature.