Delphi Complete Works of Jacques-Louis David (Illustrated) by Peter Russell

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 Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting e-Art books CONTENTS: The HighlightsErasistratus Discovering the Cause of Antiochus’ DiseaseAndromache Mourning HectorOath of the HoratiiThe Death of SocratesThe Lictors Bring to Brutus the Bodies of His SonsSketch of ‘The Tennis Court Oath’The Death of MaratSelf Portrait of Jacques-Louis DavidUnfinished Portrait of General BonaparteThe Intervention of the Sabine WomenPortrait of Madame RécamierLeonidas at ThermopylaeNapoleon Crossing the AlpsThe Coronation of NapoleonThe Emperor Napoleon in His Study at the TuileriesPortrait of Emmanuel Joseph SieyèsMars Being Disarmed by Venus and the Three Graces The PaintingsThe Complete PaintingsAlphabetical List of Paintings The DrawingsList of Drawings The BiographyBrief Biography: Jacques-Louis David Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles or to buy the whole Art series as a Super Set