Neoclassical Art Canova David Ingres Canova David Ingres

Antonio Canova, Cupid and Psyche Marble, 5’ Tragic characters from a myth which are suited for the NeoClassical aesthetic Romance was fated to end if Psyche should see Cupid Unable to not look at her lover, Cupid lost Psyche Sweeping grandeur of neoclassicism Marble, 5’ Tragic characters from a myth which are suited for the NeoClassical aesthetic Romance was fated to end if Psyche should see Cupid Unable to not look at her lover, Cupid lost Psyche Sweeping grandeur of neoclassicism

Antonio Canova Pauline Bonaparte Borghese as Venus ( ) This is the perfect "corpse" Pronounced classical flavor which was adopted by the leaders of the French Revolution Napoleon’s sister Pauline Bonaparte Borghese as Venus ( ) This is the perfect "corpse" Pronounced classical flavor which was adopted by the leaders of the French Revolution Napoleon’s sister

Jacques-Louis David Oath of the Horatii, O/c From classical history, Rome and Alba had agreed to settle their differences by triple combat between two sets of triplets - the Horatii of Rome and the Curiatii of Alba - rather than an all out war. Oath of the Horatii, O/c From classical history, Rome and Alba had agreed to settle their differences by triple combat between two sets of triplets - the Horatii of Rome and the Curiatii of Alba - rather than an all out war.

David, Death of Marat 1793, oil on canvas Marat was stabbed in his bathtub by Charlotte Corday, a supporter of the conservative group inscribed on the crate supporting Marat’s inkwell, pen, and papers is a combined personal and political message David dedicates the painting “A Marat, David” and dates it “l’An Deux” -The year of two - second year of French revoluntion. 1793, oil on canvas Marat was stabbed in his bathtub by Charlotte Corday, a supporter of the conservative group inscribed on the crate supporting Marat’s inkwell, pen, and papers is a combined personal and political message David dedicates the painting “A Marat, David” and dates it “l’An Deux” -The year of two - second year of French revoluntion.

David, Napoleon at Saint Bernard Pass 1800, oil on canvas Court artist to Napoleon Bonaparte, who was first consul of France. Is in the Roman Equestrian portraits. Wears full military regalia and sits proudly astride a white charger. The wind blows at their backs Points ahead toward the peak of the mountain Dramatic gesture 1800, oil on canvas Court artist to Napoleon Bonaparte, who was first consul of France. Is in the Roman Equestrian portraits. Wears full military regalia and sits proudly astride a white charger. The wind blows at their backs Points ahead toward the peak of the mountain Dramatic gesture

Jean-Auguste- Dominique Ingres Napoleon Enthroned,1806 O/c Depicting Napoleon as a deified Roman emperor in all his imperial splendor Clarity and precision of the details are characteristic of Neoclassical style Halo like arch over head,his scepter and staff pointing heavenward and forming a large V. Also denoting his imperial status are the eagles that adorn the columns. Another large eagle is outlined in the weave of the carpet. Napoleon Enthroned,1806 O/c Depicting Napoleon as a deified Roman emperor in all his imperial splendor Clarity and precision of the details are characteristic of Neoclassical style Halo like arch over head,his scepter and staff pointing heavenward and forming a large V. Also denoting his imperial status are the eagles that adorn the columns. Another large eagle is outlined in the weave of the carpet.

Grande Odalisque 1814, o/c Reclining nude is seen from the back Has precise edges and a clear form - line Odalisque remains aloof and somewhat distant She is removed from everyday contemporary French experience by an exotic setting filled with illusionistic textures Fur bed coverings, peacock feather of a the fan, hookah - Turkish pipe Sensuality and color. 1814, o/c Reclining nude is seen from the back Has precise edges and a clear form - line Odalisque remains aloof and somewhat distant She is removed from everyday contemporary French experience by an exotic setting filled with illusionistic textures Fur bed coverings, peacock feather of a the fan, hookah - Turkish pipe Sensuality and color.