The Scream
Edvard Munch (1863-1944) created this startling artwork in 1893. Munch had been walking at sunset when the clouds turned ‘blood red.’ He sensed that the natural world was deeply disturbed and showed the figure in the picture shielding its ears from the screaming noise made by tortured Nature.
There is no explanation for the unusual phenomenon of the sky’s bright and unusual appearance. Some suggested that it was the memory of the effects of a volcanic eruption that Munch had seen some years earlier. Others suggest that he had a panic attack; Munch was subject throughout his life to ill health, and a fear of developing mental illness.
This little jigsaw had fifty pieces and was one of several small jigsaws I bought as stocking fillers.
As long as the jigsaw box had the details of the painter and the name of the original painting, I am quite pleased that children will recognise the work in the future.
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DeleteSmall jigsaws appeal to me. Maybe a 100 piece with something other than Munch's work.
ReplyDeleteThe sky does not look it was the Northern Lights.
It's not a brilliant reproduction, but good enough.
DeleteProbably one of the world's most famous paintings?? (or at least world famous here in Sweden, lol)
ReplyDeleteI agree.
DeleteI can comment today. I couldn’t yesterday. Go figure. I have nothing to say, but I can say it. 🤓
ReplyDeleteWorry not!
DeleteI enjoy free online jigsaws, especially when you can create one from your own pictures. I did one a day for my Advent “calendar,” 100-150 pieces, all the right way round and up. An enjoyable rest with a pot of tea.
ReplyDeleteJigsaws can be quite addictive.
DeleteInteresting tidbit about The Scream.
ReplyDeleteThe poor man had a troubled life.
DeleteThat is one odd piece of artwork!
ReplyDeleteIt's not pretty.
DeleteHaving failed with a 1000 piece jigsaw which has put me off the other two I had for winter I think I could cope with 50 pieces!
ReplyDeleteIt was very quick to complete.
DeleteIt's long been one of my favorites.
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DeleteI have my own Scream Painting on a post from the past. I think Edvard would have loved it.. I took have lived with feelings like his and the painting pictures me a curtain times... great gift for a stocking.
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I like your interpretation. I'm sure Munch would have appreciated it.
DeleteThe painting looks like me after P has been fixing things on my kitchen table.
ReplyDeleteHa ha ha!
DeleteYes, The Scream is one of the most famous paintings ever. It's sad that so much artistic/musical talent seems to be accompanied by mental illness or a need to abuse drugs/alcohol. The tortured artist cliche is too real.
ReplyDeleteIt is a sad truth.
DeleteRemembering in "Sophie's Choice' Meryl Streep perfected Munch's silent scream as her child was taken away, pleading- "Ma ma, Ma ma"- I have never been the same after that. "The Scream" - captured so well , we feel the horror through and through ! That is a puzzle that i would not feel comfort in doing but good for you! Puzzle champion!
ReplyDeleteIt's not a favourite painting of mine.
ReplyDeleteHe's not someone you would like to meet on a dark night that's for sure.
ReplyDeleteInteresting puzzle! I always thought his sky was channeling Van Gogh's Starry Night.
ReplyDeleteTo me, the red sky has always stood for destruction. 'Tortured nature' is right. We are the torturers.
ReplyDeleteThis was one of my favorite pictures when I was quite young and I still find it very evocative and arresting. One can only try to imagine what led Munch to create such a work.
ReplyDeleteI saw 'a' scream in the art museum in Stavanger - I'd been led to understand there exists more than one version. It is certainly a widely recognized image
ReplyDeleteI like those free on line jigsaws.. this could be quite difficult.
ReplyDeleteAlthough it is one of the world's best known paintings ... I've never really liked it!!!
ReplyDeleteFortunately we are blessed with so many forms and varieties of art ... something for everyone.
All the best Jan
That was quite interesting about the painting. Not one of my favorites but still very recognized
ReplyDeleteI enjoy easy puzzles.
ReplyDeleteIf the jigsaw had had say 250 pieces then the recipient would have created their own Scream!
ReplyDeleteI misunderstood at first...I thought there was an intentional missing piece cleverly reinforcing the screeeeeeeaaaaam, lol.
ReplyDeleteI always thought the figure in the picture was doing the screaming. The colours and swirls are lovely but this isn't a painting I'd hang on my wall.
ReplyDeleteLike River, I always thought the figure was screaming! I have known the painting for almost as long as I can remember, at least since I was maybe ten years old, but have neither ever seen the original nor done a jigsaw of it. And obviously, although I knew the painter's name, I have been misinterpreting it for all these years.
ReplyDeleteIt's such a distinctive piece of art. So many successful artists have suffered from depression or mental illness, it makes you wonder if there's a connection with creativity.
ReplyDeleteHi Janice - those look to be great fun ... I've noted for next Christmas. I wrote a WEP on 'The Scream' ... it ended up about a train in Africa. Cheers those look to be lots of fun for all ages - cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteI'm thinking that the idea of witnessing the volcano would be a for sure reason for this piece of art. I in search of a puzzle to work...just haven't found the right one for me..
ReplyDeleteThat's a good picture for a puzzle.
ReplyDeleteAlways an intriguing painting. Krakatoa erupted in 1883 -- it was the other side of the world from Munch but I've heard that it affected weather and skies globally. I wonder if that was the volcanic inspiration?
ReplyDeleteI've seen the portrait but never knew the story behind it.
ReplyDeleteThe piece becomes all the more affecting when one considers how Munch’s visceral response to a blood-red sky
ReplyDeleteNot my kind of art! As for amaryllis - I've had one for about 20 years and it flowers every year, occasionally twice. And keeps producing babies, which I have to press on to friends. I just leave it and its offspring after they've flowered and water them (inside). They're very boring during most of the year. I kind of wish they'd die!
ReplyDeleteThat's definitely a strange painting. Appealing in one way, not in others.
ReplyDeleteThe puzzle sky looks like it would be a pain
That's interesting that it's nature that is tortured rather tha
ReplyDeleten the character.
A fascinating read about The Scream. Thank you, I didn't know the story behind it.
ReplyDeleteI had never gave it much thought.. why the person was screaming. I assumed he was screaming. Thanks for sharing a little more insight about the painting.
ReplyDeleteNice to know some background on the painting. Thanks for telling us about it.
ReplyDeleteJust wondering if you are OK?
ReplyDeleteI am concerned as well.
ReplyDeleteMe too.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure it didn't take long to complete this small stocking filler puzzle. We are in full jigsaw puzzle mode here. Hubby has more puzzle patience than I do but I can still find the few edge pieces he misses.
ReplyDeleteLike the rest of your blogging friends - just checking that you and your family are doing ok xx
Hello, Janice. Missing you and adding my hopes that all is well.
ReplyDeleteI like a small jigsaw puzzle. Had a satisfactory time doing one on Boxing day! The Scream is beautiful but that sky is curious!
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