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Jacques-Louis David 1748–1825
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The political upheaval of 1789 found David deeply embedded in the shifting currents of French society. He maintained a close friendship with Maximilien Robespierre, a connection that placed him at the very center of the era's most intense political machinations. The lineage of David’s instruction also included Antoine-Jean Gros and François Gérard, both of whom navigated the shifting tastes of the era while carrying the weight of his rigorous training.
Where to see The physical presence of David’s oeuvre is scattered across the major repositories of European and international art.
Pupil of Joseph-Marie Vien #19 · Teacher of Christoffer Wilhelm Eckersberg #29, Jean-Baptiste Isabey #74