Delphi Complete Works of Jacques-Louis David (Illustrated)

Book excerpt: 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 Highlights Erasistratus Discovering the Cause of Antiochus’ Disease Andromache Mourning Hector Oath of the Horatii The Death of Socrates The Lictors Bring to Brutus the Bodies of His Sons Sketch of ‘The Tennis Court Oath’ The Death of Marat Self Portrait of Jacques-Louis David Unfinished Portrait of General Bonaparte The Intervention of the Sabine Women Portrait of Madame Récamier Leonidas at Thermopylae Napoleon Crossing the Alps The Coronation of Napoleon The Emperor Napoleon in His Study at the Tuileries Portrait of Emmanuel Joseph Sieyès Mars Being Disarmed by Venus and the Three Graces The Paintings The Complete Paintings Alphabetical List of Paintings The Drawings List of Drawings The Biography Brief 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