Edvard Munch- The scream- 19th century- Norway

Edvard Munch is a very famous Norwegian painter. He was born December 12th 1863 in Hedemark in Norway. Edvard started painting when he was 12 years old, he was inspired by his father, Christian Munch. Munch bought his own cottage near the ocean where he spent his time in the summer. He was very inspired by the nature in this area and he loved painting when he was at his cottage. Munchs most famous painting is "the scream"

http://www.snl.no/.bilde/Munch,_Edvard_(portrett,_foto)

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