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The Death of Marat by Jacques-Louis David
This wonderful hand painted artwork will surely bring a touch of elegance
“The Death of Marat” is arguably Jacques-Louis David’s most famous work and an icon of the French Revolution. Painted in 1793, a few months after the assassination of the revolutionary Jean-Paul Marat by Charlotte Corday, the canvas is a vibrant tribute to a political martyr. David transforms a sordid crime scene into a composition of tragic and refined beauty. Marat is depicted in his bathtub, where he was treating a skin condition, his body abandoned in a posture reminiscent of Christian pietàs. Caravaggesque light illuminates his torso and peaceful face, creating an atmosphere of contemplation. The simplicity of the setting, a wooden crate as a desk, emphasizes the character’s poverty and virtue. It is a brilliant work of propaganda that elevates a politician to the rank of a secular saint and a hero of the Revolution.
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INFORMATION ABOUT THIS PAINTING :
- Oil painting reproduction made by hand on a coton canvas.
- The choice of the formats is possible from the options of the article with the possibility of ordering your custom format.
- The delay for the making of the reproduction is about 3 or 4 weeks but this delay can be extended by the painter if necessary.
- Shipping time are approximately 10 to 15 business days by NORMAL delivery and 5 to 6 business days by EXPRESS delivery.
Guarantee: Satisfied or Refunded