Death of the Female 2014

"Death of the Female," a 2014 work by Kent Monkman, presents a visually striking and thought-provoking scene. The painting's central focus is a group of men engaged in a struggle surrounding a fallen female figure, possibly a Native American woman. The backdrop features a church and a dilapidated house, suggesting the intersection of religious and social contexts. This piece, with its complex narrative, invites viewers to consider themes of violence, power dynamics, and the historical oppression of Indigenous people.