Charlotte Corday
1930
oil
From the collection of Munch Museum
1930
oil
From the collection of Munch Museum
This painting depicts a woman in a dark blue dress, holding a white cloth with a red flower. She stands in front of a light-colored wall with an arched doorway on the left and a patterned wall hanging on the right. The woman's face is pale, and she wears a brown headscarf. The painting features muted colors, with the woman's dark dress standing out against the lighter background. The overall mood of the painting is somber. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's use of color and composition, you might want to explore the technique of chiaroscuro.
