Postcard David - Bonaparte Crossing the Alps

IC012567
Jacques-Louis David (1748-1825)
Bonaparte crossing the grand Saint-Bernard pass, 20 May 1800 (detail), 1802
Oil on canvas. H. 273 ; l. 234 cm
Musée des Châteaux de Versailles et de Trianon
© Photo Rmn-GP (Château de Versailles ) /G. Blot
© Rmn - Grand Palais, Paris 2019

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Characteristics

Maintenance
Store in a dry place, protected by a case or plastic bag
Themes
Historical facts, Historical figures
Artist
Jacques-Louis David (1748-1825)
Art movement
Neo-Classicism
Reference
IC012567
EAN
3336729057306
Matière de l'article
Paper
Model dimensions
10cm x 15cm
Package Dimensions
1cm x 1.5cm
Conservation museum
Versailles - Musée des châteaux de Versailles et de Trianon

The work and its artist

Jacques-Louis David (1748-1825)

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.
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