The Consecration of the Emperor Napoleon I Bookend

The Consecration of the Emperor Napoleon I Bookend

This bookend is based from a painting by Jacques-Louis David (1748 - 1825)
The Coronation of the Emperor Napoleon I and the Crowning of the Empress Joséphine in Notre-Dame Cathedral on December 2, 1804

1806-07.

Metal laser cut bookend
Matt black powder
Anti slip pads

€37

Characteristics

Museum :
Musée des châteaux de Versailles et de Trianon
Theme :
Historical figures
Art movements :
Empire, 19th century, Neo-Classicism
Artist :
Jacques-Louis David (1748-1825)
Material :
Metal
EAN :
3336729134144
Dimensions :
19 cm
Reference :
CB500099

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The artist

Jacques-Louis David (1748-1825)

Jacques-Louis David is an 18th century painter and founder of the neoclassical movement. The gifted child begins his studies at the Academy of Saint Luke before following the teaching of Joseph-Marie Vien. This meeting was the starting point of his interest in French neo-classicism. His talents as a painter are recognized since in 1771 he obtained the second prize from Rome for Le combat de Mars contre Minerve. Three years later, he was awarded the first Prix de Rome with Erasistrate discovering the cause of Antiochius disease. Passionate about Napoleon Bonaparte, the artist uses his talent to create his portraits. These services enabled him to become an official painter of the Empire.