Jacques Louis David (1748-1825) - Napoleon Crossing the Alps (1801)
France Stamp Issued 2008
Held at Chateau de Malmaison
David was an influential painter during his lifetime, as he depicted many paintings of contemporary events. He lived at an interesting and formative time in French history, so his work was intertwined with the politics of France's influential leaders at the time. David was devoted to Napoleon, even after the emperor's defeat.
Five versions of this painting was made by David, who was very influential in political circles with Napoleon. Napoleon crossed the Alps in 1800 and David depicted this event, along with several other crucial events that occurred at the time of the French Revolution. He also painted coronation celebrations of the Empire, before heading into exile in Belgium during the Restoration under Louis XVII. David lived in a house that contained many paintings of Napoleon during his exploits, in Rue Fosse-aux Loups in Brussels.
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