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!
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