As the French Revolution ended and Napoleon came to power, David the artist and revolutionary was a quill in the cap of Napoleon. David having successfully headed a call to revolution and driven much of the abolitionist movement was an ideal choice for Napoleon when he chose to commission David to document in artwork his triumphs and exploits. The piece above was painted by David four years before Napoleon became emperor. It is quite a piece, framing Napoleon as a strong, glorious leader of men.
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