2006day.year
Edvard Munch's famous painting, The Scream, stolen on August 22, 2004, is recovered in a raid by Norwegian police.
Norwegian police recovered Edvard Munch's stolen masterpiece, The Scream, in a dramatic raid two years after its theft.
On August 31, 2006, Norwegian law enforcement successfully recovered Edvard Munch's iconic painting, The Scream, during a police operation in Oslo. The artwork had been stolen in a brazen museum heist on August 22, 2004, alongside another Munch work, Madonna. Investigators tracked leads to a hideout where officers seized the painting and arrested several suspects. The recovery was hailed as a major victory for art preservation and museum security. The Scream was returned to the Munch Museum, where it underwent inspection and restoration. The successful raid highlighted the importance of international cooperation in recovering stolen cultural property. The painting's safe return reassured art lovers worldwide.
2006
Edvard Munch
The Scream