The Scream 1910

"The Scream" is a iconic painting by Edvard Munch, created in 1910 and housed in the Munch Museum, Oslo, Norway. The painting depicts a figure with an agonized expression, hands pressed to ears, against a swirling backdrop of a blood-red sky and a dark fjord. Munch's use of bold, expressive lines and vibrant colors evokes a sense of intense anxiety and psychological distress, capturing the essence of the human condition. "The Scream" is widely considered one of the most recognizable and influential works of Expressionism, showcasing Munch's unique ability to convey emotions through powerful imagery.