April 16, 2009 by Bruce Hembd

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Mystery of ‘The Scream’ revealed


What was Munch screaming about?

TheScream21 Mystery of The Scream revealedWas it the daily assault on our senses from media? The fear and anxiety of living in our modern age? Overwhelming hopelessness in the face of adversity?

Nah

…

…blame it on the trumpet players! *

*

With tongue held firmly in cheek. Please read about the original artwork here.

BRUCE HEMBD is a web marketing developer by day who plays French horn professionally at night.» More information about Bruce Hembd » More articles by Bruce Hembd » Contact

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Mystery of ‘The Scream’ revealed
Published on April 16, 2009 by Bruce Hembd

Archived under: Humor   |   Famous art, Photoshop
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