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.
ReplyDeleteSmall 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.
Probably one of the world's most famous paintings?? (or at least world famous here in Sweden, lol)
ReplyDeleteI can comment today. I couldn’t yesterday. Go figure. I have nothing to say, but I can say it. 🤓
ReplyDeleteI 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.
ReplyDeleteInteresting tidbit about The Scream.
ReplyDeleteThat is one odd piece of artwork!
ReplyDeleteHaving 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!
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