Postcard David - Marat Assassinated

IC003956
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Characteristics

Maintenance
Store in a dry place, protected by a case or plastic bag
Theme
Portrait
Artists
Jacques-Louis David (1748-1825), Jacques-Louis David (1748-1825), Studio of
Art movements
18th century, French paintings, Neo-Classicism
Reference
IC003956
EAN
3336727152034
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.