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Experience the raw emotional power of a timeless icon with "The Scream" by Edvard Munch. This classic Expressionist masterpiece, created in the late 19th century, depicts a central figure in a moment of profound anguish against a swirling, blood-red sky. The distorted forms and vibrant, clashing colours capture a feeling of anxiety and modern spiritual pain that resonates with viewers to this day. This iconic modern art piece is a must-have for art history students, fine art enthusiasts, and anyone who appreciates a powerful and thought-provoking statement. What a Scream! In his 1892 diary, Munch described the inspiration: " I was walking along a path with two friends – the sun was setting – suddenly the sky turned blood red – I paused, feeling exhausted, and leaned on the fence – there was blood and tongues of fire above the blue-black fjord and the city – my friends walked on, and I stood there trembling with anxiety – and I sensed an infinite scream passing through nature."