Portrait of an Artist: Jacques-Louis David - The Passing Show (1986)

Genres - Visual Arts  |   Sub-Genres - Art History, Biography  |   Run Time - 53 min.  |   MPAA Rating - NR
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Synopsis by Rob Ferrier

Each episode of Portrait of an Artist offers an intimate peek at the life and work of an important figure in the world of art. Not just a dry discussion of the major works, this is an exploration of the environment that produced the artist and influenced his work. From interviews with family and friends, to short trips to the artist's favorite haunts, no stone is left unturned. In this particular episode, viewers explore the life and work of Jacques-Louis David, an artist whose strident political views both landed him in jail and thrust him into a leadership role within the art world.

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artist, France, painting, political-prisoner