Louis David Son Ecole et son Temps - Souvenirs By: Etienne-Jean Delécluze (1781-1863)
Louis David Son Ecole et son Temps - Souvenirs by Etienne-Jean Delécluze is a fascinating and insightful account of the life and work of one of the most important painters of the French Revolution, Jacques-Louis David. Delécluze, who was a close friend of David, provides a richly detailed and intimate portrait of the artist, his techniques, and his political beliefs. The book offers a unique perspective on the artistic and political landscape of late 18th and early 19th century France, exploring the impact of David's work on the art world and his role as a key figure in the French Revolution. Delécluze's writing is engaging and informative, drawing the reader into the world of David and his contemporaries. Delécluze's personal connection to David adds depth and emotion to the narrative, painting a vivid picture of the artist's struggles and triumphs. Through his memories and anecdotes, the reader gains a greater understanding of David's artistic vision and the challenges he faced in a tumultuous time in French history. Overall, Louis David Son Ecole et son Temps - Souvenirs is a must-read for art history enthusiasts, offering a unique and compelling perspective on one of the most important painters of his time. Delécluze's vivid storytelling and deep knowledge of his subject make this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in the life and work of Jacques-Louis David. First Page: LOUIS DAVID SON ÉCOLE & SON TEMPS SOUVENIRS PAR M. E. J. DELÉCLUZE PARIS DIDIER, LIBRAIRE ÉDITEUR 1855 TABLE DES MATIÈRES CONTENUES DANS CE VOLUME. I. L'atelier des Horaces. Enfance d'Étienne. Fête de l'Être suprême. Séance de la Convention. Fréron, les muscadins. Godefroy. Quinquet. Ch. Moreau. Le Louvre en 1796. Meubles de Jacob. Talma. Une dame artiste. Rentrée des émigrés. Souvenirs de la Terreur. II. David à l'atelier de ses élèves. Modèle posé par David. Gautherot et Mulard. Réaction contre les Jacobins. David corrige ses élèves. Moriès. Les Horaces et les Sabines . Maurice Quay. De Forbin, Granet. III. Les élèves de David à leur atelier. Le trésorier Grandin. Les penseurs. Ch. Nodier et Maurice Quay. Richard Fleury, Révoil. Le Vaudeville. Granet, M. Ingres. IV. Les Rapins. Allocution de Maurice. Agamemnon et Pâris. Huyot l'architecte, Vermay, P. Duqueylar, Paillot de Montabert, A. Lullin, Aug. de Saint Aignan. Anciens et modernes. Ossian. L' Oreste d'Hennequin. V. David jusqu'en 1789. Enfance de David. Sedaine, Vien, David. Le Doux, Mlle Guimard. La Peste de Saint Roch . Bélisaire , Andromaque , les Horaces , la Mort de Socrate . Conseil d'André Chénier. Pâris et Hélène , Brutus ... Continue reading book >>

Louis David Son Ecole et son Temps - Souvenirs By: Etienne-Jean Delécluze (1781-1863)

Louis David Son Ecole et son Temps - Souvenirs by Etienne-Jean Delécluze is a fascinating and insightful account of the life and work of one of the most important painters of the French Revolution, Jacques-Louis David. Delécluze, who was a close friend of David, provides a richly detailed and intimate portrait of the artist, his techniques, and his political beliefs.

The book offers a unique perspective on the artistic and political landscape of late 18th and early 19th century France, exploring the impact of David's work on the art world and his role as a key figure in the French Revolution. Delécluze's writing is engaging and informative, drawing the reader into the world of David and his contemporaries.

Delécluze's personal connection to David adds depth and emotion to the narrative, painting a vivid picture of the artist's struggles and triumphs. Through his memories and anecdotes, the reader gains a greater understanding of David's artistic vision and the challenges he faced in a tumultuous time in French history.

Overall, Louis David Son Ecole et son Temps - Souvenirs is a must-read for art history enthusiasts, offering a unique and compelling perspective on one of the most important painters of his time. Delécluze's vivid storytelling and deep knowledge of his subject make this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in the life and work of Jacques-Louis David.

First Page:

LOUIS DAVID

SON ÉCOLE & SON TEMPS

SOUVENIRS

PAR

M. E. J. DELÉCLUZE

PARIS

DIDIER, LIBRAIRE ÉDITEUR

1855

TABLE DES MATIÈRES CONTENUES DANS CE VOLUME.

I. L'atelier des Horaces.

Enfance d'Étienne. Fête de l'Être suprême. Séance de la Convention. Fréron, les muscadins. Godefroy. Quinquet. Ch. Moreau. Le Louvre en 1796. Meubles de Jacob. Talma. Une dame artiste. Rentrée des émigrés. Souvenirs de la Terreur.

II. David à l'atelier de ses élèves.

Modèle posé par David. Gautherot et Mulard. Réaction contre les Jacobins. David corrige ses élèves. Moriès. Les Horaces et les Sabines . Maurice Quay. De Forbin, Granet.

III. Les élèves de David à leur atelier.

Le trésorier Grandin. Les penseurs. Ch. Nodier et Maurice Quay. Richard Fleury, Révoil. Le Vaudeville. Granet, M. Ingres.

IV. Les Rapins.

Allocution de Maurice. Agamemnon et Pâris. Huyot l'architecte, Vermay, P. Duqueylar, Paillot de Montabert, A. Lullin, Aug. de Saint Aignan. Anciens et modernes. Ossian. L' Oreste d'Hennequin.

V. David jusqu'en 1789.

Enfance de David. Sedaine, Vien, David. Le Doux, Mlle Guimard. La Peste de Saint Roch . Bélisaire , Andromaque , les Horaces , la Mort de Socrate . Conseil d'André Chénier. Pâris et Hélène , Brutus ... Continue reading book >>

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