1973 Oil on Canvas
5'5"x4' 2 1/2"
This painting served as political propaganda after the revolution of 1789. David and Marat were friends, and he depicts him gracefully succumbing to death after being assassinated by being stabbed to death.
This painting is unusual in nature because of the subject. Grace and death are pictured with careful attention to lighting, muscle detail, and lax posture. Marat appears to be writing something pertaining to the revolution in his green bath tub. Its purpose is to inspire the revolution and to record the monumental event.
My favorite thing about this piece is the peaceful expression on Marat's face.
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