Portrait of Nat Turner with the Head of his Master
- Artist
- Kerry James Marshall
- Date
- 2011
- Style
- Expressionism
- Genre
- Portrait
- Location
- Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA)
The portrait titled "Portrait of Nat Turner with the Head of his Master" is a powerful oil painting that captures intense emotion through its raw Expressionism style. It depicts the enslaved Nat Turner with a commanding presence, emphasizing themes of resistance and liberation. The work's stark imagery and dramatic brushwork evoke a sense of urgency and rebellion, reflecting the complex history of slavery and resistance in America. This haunting portrait challenges viewers to confront uncomfortable truths about racial injustice and historical oppression.
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