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Charlotte Corday
Paul-Jacques-Aimé Baudry19th Century
Rmn-Grand Palais
Paris, France, France
On July 13 1793, Charlotte Corday assassinated Jean-Paul Marat, who was a doctor, physician, politician and deputy at the National Convention. This painting recreates the moments after his murder. Marat is motionless in his bathtub, while Charlotte Corday leaves the scene of the crime, showing no remorse.
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Details
- Title: Charlotte Corday
- Creator: Paul Jacques Aime Baudry (1828-1886), Nantes, musée d'Arts
- Date Created: 19th Century
- Physical Dimensions: 203 x 154 cm
- Original Language: French
- Type: Painting
- Publisher: Rmn-Grand Palais
- Original Source: Nantes, musée d'Arts
- Rights: France, Nantes, musée d'Arts. Photo © RMN-Grand Palais / Gérard Blot
- External Link: Agence photo de la Réunion des musées nationaux-Grand Palais
- Medium: Oil on canvas
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