The Scream (or The Cry) 1893; 150 Kb; Casein/waxed crayon and tempera on paper (cardboard), 91 x 73.5 cm (35 7/8 x 29"); Nasjonalgalleriet (National Gallery), Oslo
Edvard Munch had a rough life. some of his paintings are from child memories such as alcohol abuse, love affairs etc. he became a celebrity in Germany in 1892. He uses a good source of texture because he swirled colors together to make a swirly shape to make it look more realistic.
http://muse.calarts.edu/~rjaster/edvard-munch/backg/index.htm
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