Death of Marat I 1907

Edvard Munch's "Death of Marat I" (1907) depicts a stark and emotional scene, inspired by the French revolutionary leader's assassination. The painting features a nude woman standing over a man's lifeless body lying on a bed, suggesting a sense of grief and loss. The painting's heavy brushstrokes and vibrant colors, particularly the reds and greens, contribute to a sense of urgency and emotion, characteristic of Munch's Expressionist style. Currently housed in the Munch Museum in Oslo, Norway, "Death of Marat I" exemplifies Munch's exploration of themes of death, isolation, and human emotion.