August 2018: 270 years since the birth of Jacques-Louis David

Jacques-Louis David (30 August 1748 - 29 December 1825)

August 2018 marks 270 years since the birth of Jacques-Louis David, a French painter in the Neoclassical style, considered to be the preeminent painter of the era. His most famous works include "The Death of Marat" and "Napoleon Crossing the Alps."

Visit our website to see a selection of David's paintings in our collections.

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