Postcard David - The Sabins

IC003735
Sold by Réunion des Musées Nationaux

Characteristics

Maintenance
Store in a dry place, protected by a case or plastic bag
Theme
Mythology
Artist
Jacques-Louis David (1748-1825)
Art movements
French paintings, Neo-Classicism
Reference
IC003735
EAN
3336727149973
Matière de l'article
Paper
Model dimensions
10cm x 15cm
Package Dimensions
1cm x 1.5cm
Conservation museum
Paris - Musée du Louvre

The work and its artist

Jacques-Louis David (1748-1825)

Jacques-Louis David is an 18th century painter and founder of the neoclassical movement. The gifted child begins his studies at the Academy of Saint Luke before following the teaching of Joseph-Marie Vien. This meeting was the starting point of his interest in French neo-classicism. His talents as a painter are recognized since in 1771 he obtained the second prize from Rome for Le combat de Mars contre Minerve. Three years later, he was awarded the first Prix de Rome with Erasistrate discovering the cause of Antiochius disease. Passionate about Napoleon Bonaparte, the artist uses his talent to create his portraits. These services enabled him to become an official painter of the Empire.