Ancient Philosopher (David)
| Ancient Philosopher | |
|---|---|
| French: Le Philosophe | |
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| Artist | Jacques-Louis David |
| Year | 1779 |
| Medium | Oil on canvas |
| Dimensions | 74 cm × 64 cm (29 in × 25 in) |
| Location | Museum of Baron Gerard, Bayeux, France |
Ancient Philosopher (French: Le Philosophe) is an oil-on-canvas painting created around 1779 by French Neoclassical artist Jacques-Louis David. The work portrays an elderly bearded man, imagined as a classical sage, in a meditative and introspective pose. It is considered one of David's early explorations of philosophical and psychological themes in portraiture.[1]
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[edit]- ^ "Ancient Philosopher by Jacques Louis David". www.thehistoryofart.org. Retrieved 2025-08-23.
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