The Scream

Edvard Munch

Created:
Movement:
1893
Expressionism
key Notes:
Existential Angst, Vibrant Expressionism
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Dimensions:
91 cm × 73.5 cm
medium:
Oil, tempera, pastel on cardboard
story of the work:

"The Scream" by Edvard Munch, created in 1893, is an iconic expressionist work that depicts a figure with an agonized expression set against a tumultuous sky, symbolizing existential angst and human anxiety. Munch's inspiration for the painting came from a personal experience during a walk at sunset, where he felt a profound sense of melancholy and heard what he described as "a scream passing through nature."

Description of the work:

Edvard Munch's "The Scream," created in 1893, is characterized by its swirling, vibrant colors and dramatic, undulating lines that convey a sense of movement and emotional intensity. The central figure, with an agonized expression, stands on a bridge against a tumultuous sky, embodying a powerful visual representation of existential angst.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Manually Sourced

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The Scream