The Law is too Slow
1923
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1923
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This painting shows a strong, illuminated body surrounded by a mob of white men. The scene is intense and dramatic. It was made to illustrate a story about a Black man who is lynched by a mob. The story is a critique of racial violence in America. You can learn more about the use of contrast in art by looking into the technique: chiaroscuro.
