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Jacques-Louis David

Jacques-Louis David

Jacques-Louis David Paintings

Among artists associated with Neoclassicism, Jacques-Louis David (1748-1825) remains notable for a career grounded in strong visual identity and historical relevance.

Seen across the surviving oeuvre, the paintings reveal a steady concern for subject, composition, and the visual character expected of the period. Qualities such as leading figure of neoclassicism with emphasis on moral virtue and classical themes give many compositions their character. This impression is strengthened by severe compositions with clear contours, sculptural figures, and precise drawing. Well-known examples include *Andromache Mourns Hector* and *Belisarius*, which are often cited when introducing the artist’s work.

Today, Jacques-Louis David continues to appear in museum holdings, reference works, and discussions of collecting because the paintings offer a strong entry point into neoclassicism.

What Defines Jacques-Louis David's Style

  • Leading figure of Neoclassicism with emphasis on moral virtue and classical themes
  • Severe compositions with clear contours, sculptural figures, and precise drawing
  • Historical subjects drawn from ancient Rome emphasizing civic duty and sacrifice
  • Official painter of Napoleon creating heroic propaganda portraits
  • Revolutionary use of art for political purposes with dramatic lighting and staging

Artworks By Jacques-Louis David

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    Andromache Mourns Hector
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    Andromache Mourns Hector

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    Neoclassicism
    Original price was: $518.00.Current price is: $259.00.
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    Belisarius
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    Belisarius

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    Neoclassicism
    Original price was: $518.00.Current price is: $259.00.
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    Bonaparte Crossing The St Bernard Pass 1800
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    Bonaparte Crossing The St Bernard Pass 1800

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    Neoclassicism
    Original price was: $518.00.Current price is: $259.00.
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    Leonidas at Thermopylae
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    Leonidas at Thermopylae

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    Neoclassicism
    Original price was: $518.00.Current price is: $259.00.
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    Madame R
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    Madame R

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    Neoclassicism
    Original price was: $518.00.Current price is: $259.00.
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    Marguerite-Charlotte David
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    Marguerite-Charlotte David

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    Neoclassicism
    Original price was: $518.00.Current price is: $259.00.
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    Napoleon Crossing the Alps by Jacques-Louis David
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    Napoleon Crossing the Alps by Jacques-Louis David

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    Napoleon I in His Imperial Robes
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    Napoleon I in His Imperial Robes

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    Original price was: $518.00.Current price is: $259.00.
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    Napoleon in His Study
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    Napoleon in His Study

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    Oath of the Horatii
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    Oath of the Horatii

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    Paris and Helen
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    Paris and Helen

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    Pope Pius VII
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    Pope Pius VII

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    Portrait of Monsieur Lavoisier and His Wife
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    Portrait of Monsieur Lavoisier and His Wife

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    The Comtesse Vilain XIIII and Her Daughter
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    The Comtesse Vilain XIIII and Her Daughter

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    Original price was: $518.00.Current price is: $259.00.
  • The Coronation of Napoleon by Jacques-Louis David
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    The Coronation of Napoleon by Jacques-Louis David

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    The Death of Marat by Jacques-Louis David
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    The Death of Marat by Jacques-Louis David

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Practical guidance for exploring the artist and ordering a hand-painted oil reproduction.

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