This Day In History - "The Scream" Recovered After Theft 1994

"The Scream" Recovered After Theft 1994

Wednesday, May 7, 2025

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Event Description

On May 7, 1994, Norway's most famous painting, "The Scream"by Edvard Munch, was recovered almost three months after it was stolen from a museum in Oslo. The fragile painting was recovered undamaged at a hotel in Asgardstrand, about 40 miles south of Oslo, police said.

Event Location

Asgardstrand, Norway