Munch inspired by 'screaming clouds'

From Munch’s diary notes, 1890-1892 "I went along the road with two friends – the sun set I felt like a breath of sadness - The sky suddenly became bloodish red I stopped, leant against the fence, tired to death - watched over the flaming clouds as blood and sword the city - the blue-black fjord and the city - My friends went away - I stood there shivering from dread - and I felt this big, infinit