Doubt
- Artist
- Morteza Katouzian
- Date
- 2003 ; Iran, Islamic Republic of
- Style
- Realism
- Genre
- Portrait
The painting titled "Doubt" captures a powerful portrait that embodies the social and political upheaval surrounding the Iranian revolution, which transitioned Iran from a secular monarchy under Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi to a theocratic Islamic Republic led by Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. Created using oil on canvas, the artwork blends elements of Realism with layered symbolism, evoking the collective uncertainty and ideological conflict of that era. Its striking imagery prompts viewers to question authority, faith, and societal change through a thought-provoking visual narrative.
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