7The Scream by Edvard Munch (1893)

The Scream by Norwegian artist Edvard Munch is an iconic symbol of modern anxiety and existential dread. The painting features a figure standing on a bridge, screaming in horror, as the sky above swirls with vivid, unnatural colors. Munch created several versions of The Scream, but the most famous is the 1893 tempera on cardboard version.

The painting is often interpreted as a visual representation of emotional crisis, and its haunting imagery has made it one of the most recognizable works of art in the world. The Scream continues to resonate with audiences as a powerful expression of human vulnerability.

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