Madame de Pastoret and Her Son

Jacques Louis David

Created:
Movement:
1791–92
Neoclassicism
key Notes:
Maternal intimacy, Neoclassical elegance
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Dimensions:
129.8 × 96.6 cm (51 1/8 × 38 in.); French: 156.3 × 123.6 cm (61 1/2 × 48 5/8 in.)
medium:
Oil on canvas
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Madame de Pastoret and Her Son by Jacques-Louis David

Jacques-Louis David, a prominent French painter, created "Madame de Pastoret and Her Son" in 1791–92 using oil on canvas. This work exemplifies David's mastery in the Neoclassical style, characterized by its clarity, order, and sober colors. The painting captures the intimate bond between mother and child, reflecting the Enlightenment ideals of family and virtue. David, known for his role as a leading artist during the French Revolution, often infused his works with political and moral themes. His influence extended beyond art, as he was an active supporter of the Revolution and later served as the court painter to Napoleon Bonaparte. "Madame de Pastoret and Her Son" remains a testament to David's skill in portraiture and his ability to convey complex emotional narratives.

Description of the work:

Madame de Pastoret and Her Son by Jacques-Louis David

Created in 1791–92, "Madame de Pastoret and Her Son" by Jacques-Louis David is an oil on canvas painting that exemplifies the Neoclassical style, characterized by its clarity, order, and classical themes. The artwork depicts Madame de Pastoret with her son, capturing the intimate bond between mother and child, and is housed in the Louvre Museum in Paris.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Art Institute of Chicago

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Madame de Pastoret and Her Son