Delphi Complete Works of Jacques-Louis David (Illustrated)

Jacques-Louis David · Peter Russell

Nov 2017 · Delphi Masters of Art Book 43 · Delphi Classics

About this ebook

 The principal exponent of the Neoclassical reaction against the Rococo style, Jacques-Louis David won wide acclaim with his huge canvases on classical themes. The appointed painter to Napoleon, David developed his Empire style, notable for its use of warm Venetian colours, confirming his status as the most celebrated artist of his day.  Delphi’s Masters of Art Series presents the world’s first digital e-Art books, allowing readers to explore the works of great artists in comprehensive detail. This volume presents David’s complete works in beautiful detail, with concise introductions, hundreds of high quality images and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)

* The complete paintings of Jacques-Louis David — fully indexed and arranged in chronological and alphabetical order

* Includes reproductions of rare works

* Features a special ‘Highlights’ section, with concise introductions to the masterpieces, giving valuable contextual information

* Enlarged ‘Detail’ images, allowing you to explore David’s celebrated works in detail, as featured in traditional art books

* Hundreds of images in colour – highly recommended for viewing on tablets and smart phones or as a valuable reference tool on more conventional eReaders

* Special chronological and alphabetical contents tables for the paintings

* Easily locate the paintings you wish to view

* Includes David’s drawings - explore the artist’s varied works 

* Features a bonus biography - discover David’s artistic and personal life

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CONTENTS:

The Highlights

Erasistratus Discovering the Cause of Antiochus’ Disease

Andromache Mourning Hector

Oath of the Horatii

The Death of Socrates

The Lictors Bring to Brutus the Bodies of His Sons

Sketch of ‘The Tennis Court Oath’

The Death of Marat

Self Portrait of Jacques-Louis David

Unfinished Portrait of General Bonaparte

The Intervention of the Sabine Women

Portrait of Madame Récamier

Leonidas at Thermopylae

Napoleon Crossing the Alps

The Coronation of Napoleon

The Emperor Napoleon in His Study at the Tuileries

Portrait of Emmanuel Joseph Sieyès

Mars Being Disarmed by Venus and the Three Graces

The Paintings

The Complete Paintings

Alphabetical List of Paintings

The Drawings

List of Drawings

The Biography

Brief Biography: Jacques-Louis David

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