Portrait of Cooper Penrose - Jacques
- Original dimensions
- 38.375 x 51.375 cm
- Movement
- neoclassicism
- Museum
- Timken Museum of Art
- Year
- 1802
Scene depicted
The painting “Portrait of Cooper Penrose” illustrates a man with a penetrating gaze, capturing the spirit and humanity of a man whose presence radiates through time. The composition is marked by a dark background contrasting with the shades of his suit, showcasing the artist's skill in painting light and shadow.
Historical context
Artwork: Portrait of Cooper Penrose |BRK| Artist: Jacques-Louis David |BRK| Year: 1802 |BRK| Museum: Timken Museum of Art |BRK| Dimensions: 38.375 x 51.375 cm |BRK| Artistic Movement: neoclassicism |BRK|
Place in the artist's career
This painting is part of Jacques-Louis David 's career as one of his most personal and cubist works. It foreshadows the peaks of his art with other works such as “ The Oath of the Horatii ” and “ The Death of Socrates ”, demonstrating the evolution of his style and the maturity of his artistic discourse.
Anecdote
“The light of a face illustrates the depth of the soul,” said David while painting the masterpiece . Imagine him, sitting in his studio bathed in light, inspired by the timeless beauty of nature. It is this precise moment that breathed life into this painting , giving a voice to his muse, Cooper Penrose.