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“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.”

Quote by Edvard Munch

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Edvard Munch
Edvard Munch

Edvard Munch was a Norwegian painter known for his profound emotional expression and symbolic style. His works often explore themes of human existence, such as anxiety, fear, and love. His most famous work, 'The Scream,' has become a symbol of modern art. more

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