Masterpiece Painting

The Scream

Estimated Value

$119.9 Million USD (2012 auction record)

Creator / Origin

Edvard Munch, Norway

Year

1893

Description

Edvard Munch's 'The Scream' is an iconic expressionist masterpiece depicting an agonized figure against a turbulent orange sky. The painting powerfully conveys human anxiety and existential dread.

Historical Significance

One of the most recognized images in art history, The Scream has become a universal symbol of modern anxiety. Four versions exist, with one held at the National Gallery of Norway.