King Rat 1964

mortkunstler

character portrait

character art

possibly oil pastel

portrait reference

neo expressionist

underpainting

portrait drawing

facial study

portrait art

digital portrait

"King Rat" is a 1964 painting by Mort Künstler. It depicts a scene of a prisoner of war camp during World War II, highlighting the grim reality of captivity. The central figure, a stern-faced officer, points accusingly at a prisoner, a "King Rat" figure, who stands restrained by fellow prisoners. The painting captures the tense atmosphere of the camp and the power dynamics within it, showcasing the artist's mastery of realism and detailed storytelling.