David Postcard - Napoleon in his study at the Tuileries

IC012854
Jacques-Louis David (1748-1825)
The Emperor Napoleon in his study at the Tuileries, 1812
Oil on canvas. H. 205 ; l. 128 cm
Fontainebleau, château
© Photo Rmn-GP (Château de Fontainebleau) / G. Blot
© Rmn-Grand Palais, Paris 2021

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Characteristics

Maintenance
Store in a dry place, protected by a case or plastic bag
Artist
Jacques-Louis David (1748-1825)
Art movement
Neo-Classicism
Material of the original work
Papier
Themes
Portrait, Historical figures
Reference
IC012854
EAN
3336729175086
Matière de l'article
Paper
Model dimensions
10cm x 15cm
Package Dimensions
1cm x 1.5cm
Conservation museum
Fontainebleau - Musée national du château de Fontainebleau

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.