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No, Munch’s “The Scream” Does Not Have Bird Poop On It

Summary by ArtNet
Yes, he liked to paint in open air, and yes, he stored his works outdoors or in sheds, exposed to the elements. There might even be droppings on some of his other paintings.  But the white smears on the 1893 version of The Scream have been tested. They are candle wax. – Artnet
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ArtNet broke the news in on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.
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