“The Swing” by Jean-Honore Fragonard
“The Death of Marat” Jacques-Louis David, 1793 Marat as a “Christ-like” figure.
“Napoleon at the Saint-Bernard Pass ” Jacques-Louis David, 1801
Overview of Neo-Classicism $A reaction against the Rococo. $Return to the perceived “purity” of the arts of Greek and Rome. $Linked to contemporary political events: S French and American Revolutions. S Napoleon used the style for propaganda.
“The Death of Socrates” Jacques-Louis David, 1787 The death of Socrates was a symbol of republican virtue.
“The Oath of the Horatii” Jacques-Louis David, 1784 A depiction of dutiful patriotism.
“The Oath of Brutus” Gavin Hamilton, 1767 The oath was sworn as a promise of individual revenge against a corrupt monarchy.
“The Consecration of Napoleon & Josephine” Jacques-Louis David, A very different theme: The celebration of worldly splendor and power.
“Napoleon on His Imperial Crown” Jean-Auguste- Dominique Ingres, 1806
Liberty Leading the People, Eug è ne Delacroix, 1830
Lion Hunt, Delacroix (1861)
Grande Odalisque - Ingres (1814)
Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Buckingham Palace, London The Gate of Alcala, Madrid