The critical fortunes of Jacques-Louis David in the Spanish periodical press (1782-1882)
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This article explores the treatment of Jacques-Louis David by the Spanish press during the century after his first mention in 1782. It considers the use of David’s activities as part of the Spanish counter-revolutionary propaganda in the 1790s, as well as the reaction of the press to his adoption as Imperial painter by Napoleon. Moreover, it discusses the references to David made in the context of nineteenth-century artistic debates, his relationship with Francisco de Goya, and his transformation into a fictional character in Romantic feuilletons.
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