Murderer 1893

"Murderer" (L'Assassinat) is a stark and dramatic woodcut by Félix Vallotton, created in 1893. The black and white image depicts a scene of a murder, with a shadowy figure striking a victim in bed with a knife. Vallotton, a Swiss-French artist known for his graphic style, uses bold lines and simplified forms to create a sense of tension and suspense. This artwork is part of the "Black and White" series that he produced in the late 19th century, exploring themes of crime and violence in a chillingly direct manner. This print is in the collection of The Art Institute of Chicago.