A Muse and the Genius of Painting

Artist: Jacques-Louis David
Artwork: A Muse and the Genius of Painting
Description: Jacques-Louis David (1748-1825) was a French painter who is considered to be the founder of the Neoclassical movement. This painting is a preparatory sketch for a larger work that David never completed. It depicts a muse and the genius of painting, who is shown as a young man with a paintbrush and palette.
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