David to Delacroix
David to Delacroix by Walter F. Friedlaender, published by Harvard University Press in 1952, is a 136-page study that explores the evolution of French painting from the Revolution through the Napoleonic era. The book begins with an examination of David’s revolutionary classicism and scrutinizes the works of early-nineteenth-century artists within the context of their historical backdrop.
Readers will find a detailed analysis of the artistic trends that emerged during this transformative period, including the baroque influences in the works of Prudhon and Géricault. Friedlaender identifies two distinct stylistic trends stemming from Pussin and Rubens, culminating in the refined classicism of Ingres and the vibrant, exotic style of Delacroix. This edition provides insight into the interplay of art and history, making it a valuable resource for those interested in art criticism and theory.
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This renowned study follows the evolution of French painting from the Revolution through the Napoleonic era. Beginning with David’s revolutionary classicism, Friedlaender scrutinizes the work of early-nineteenth-century artists against the background of their times. He reveals the baroque tendencies diffused into the art of Prudhon and the same predisposition, mixed with a strong realism, in the work of Géricault.
Two distinct trends appear, deriving from Pussin and Rubens. The author follows the styles as they mature, and represents their consumation in two great masters—the refined and abstract classicism of Ingres and the baroque of Delacroix with its flamboyant colorism and exotic subjects.
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