biography
| name: |
David, Jacques-Louis
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pronunciation:
[dahveed]
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| male
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| lived:
| (1748–1825)
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| biography:
| Painter, born in Paris, France. He won the Prix de Rome in 1774, and studied in Italy until 1780. Returning to France, he became known for his paintings of classical themes and historical events, such as ‘The Oath of the Horatii’ (1784, Louvre). He entered with enthusiasm into the Revolution, and painted several of its leaders. After Robespierre's death he was twice imprisoned, and narrowly escaped with his life. Released in 1795, he produced his masterpiece, ‘Les Sabines’ (1799, commonly known as ‘The Rape of the Sabines’, Louvre), and in 1804 was appointed court painter by Napoleon. After the Bourbon restoration, he was banished in 1816 as a regicide, and died in Brussels. |
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