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This day in History the Death of Marat
Jacques-Louis David, The Death of Marat
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Very interesting info on the history behind the painting as well as the critique of the painting itself.
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel Great share, thank you.
I haven't seen this painting since my day in NWMSU studying Art and Art History.
In 1793, French revolutionary writer Jean-Paul Marat was stabbed to death in his bath by Charlotte Corday, who was executed four days later.
http://mentalfloss.com/article/64750/15-things-you-should-know-about-death-marat
I haven't seen this painting since my day in NWMSU studying Art and Art History.
In 1793, French revolutionary writer Jean-Paul Marat was stabbed to death in his bath by Charlotte Corday, who was executed four days later.
http://mentalfloss.com/article/64750/15-things-you-should-know-about-death-marat
15 Things You Should Know About 'The Death of Marat'
Learn more about Jacques-Louis David's morbid masterpiece.
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