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Neoclassicism · 1793

The Death of Marat

The Death of Marat by Jacques-Louis David

The Death of Marat (1793) by Jacques-Louis David. Its palette is led by charcoal (#221f1a, 40%) and dark umber (#393121, 38%), with accents of golden olive. Overall the canvas is dark, muted and warm.

Palette

Color families

Brown 52%, Black 48%, Yellow 0%, Green 0%, Gray 0%

Measurements

Lightness
0.31
Contrast
0.26
Vividness
0.024
Warmth
+1.00
Complexity
67 cells
Hue range
0.24
Focus
0.16

Details

Date
1793
Medium
Oil on canvas
Size
165.0 × 128.0 cm
Genre
history painting
Collection
Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium, Brussels-Capital Region

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