Constance Charpentier: A Life in Portraiture Early Life and Training Constance Marie Charpentier was born in Paris, France, on April 4, 1767, and passed away in 1849. Her early life remains somewhat shrouded in mystery, particularly regarding her formal artistic training. Records are unclear, but it is widely believed she studied under several prominent artists of the time. She is often associated with Jacques-Louis David, a leading figure of Neoclassicism, though this remains debated. Other potential instructors include François Gérard, Pierre Bouillon, Louis Lafitte, and members of th…