"The Emperor Napoleon in His Study at the Tuileries," 1812, Jacques-Louis David

National Gallery of Art, Washington — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 18:55:39 +0000

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Meet Napoleon Bonaparte in this 17th-century painting by Jacques-Louis David. David created many images of Napoleon, including portraits and depictions of important events that took place during his reign. In fact, Napoleon appointed David to the important position of “First Painter.” Two years after David made this painting, Napoleon was defeated in battle and overthrown as the ruler. On view in the West Building, Main Floor, Gallery 56. http://www.nga.gov/fcgi-bin/tinfo_f?object=46114

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Jacques Louis David, The Death of Socrates, 1787 (Metropolitan Museum of Art)

Smarthistory — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 01:30:31 +0000

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One of David's great pre-revolutionary canvases, The Death of Socrates speaks to the ideals of reform and virtue that preoccupied the French enlightenment and created the context for this magnificent realization of Neo-Classicism.

Speakers: Dr. Beth Harris, Dr. Steven Zucker

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"The Emperor Napoleon in His Study at the Tuileries," 1812, Jacques-Louis David

Jacques Louis David, The Death of Socrates, 1787 (Metropolitan Museum of Art)