Five things you might not know about “The Scream”

Edvard Munch, “The Scream”, 1893.
Photo: Nasjonalmuseet / Børre Høstland

iscover hidden aspects and details of Edvard Munch’s iconic painting.

“The Scream” is one of the most famous paintings in the history of art. It has become an icon that features in everything from political posters to horror films. Painted by Edvard Munch 130 years ago, it is also one of very few works of art to have its own emoji.

Here are five things you might not know about the work: