The Suicide 1836

Alexandre-Gabriel Decamps's "The Suicide" (1836) depicts a man lying dead in a dimly lit room. The scene is stark and somber, with a single ray of light illuminating the man's outstretched arm and the pistol on the floor. The dramatic use of light and shadow creates a sense of tragedy and despair, reflecting the subject matter of the painting. The artwork's realism and emotional intensity are characteristic of Decamps's style.