Napoleon Crossing the Alps Painting | Details and History

The Napoleon Crossing the Alps painting was completed in 1801 by Jacques-Louis David. In this video I cover the details of this piece and how it fits within the Neoclassical Art Movement.
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0:00 - Intro to Napoleon Crossing the Alps
0:28 - History surrounding the painting
2:18 - Neoclassical art style
2:39 - Jacques-Louis David
3:04 - Contrast to Rococo Art Movement
3:13 - Neoclassical art characteristics
4:07 - Napoleon Bonaparte and propaganda
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What thoughts/questions/insights did you have while watching this video?

[@TheJDgaff]

It's the kind of story that gives one the feeling, even if fleeting, of being truly invincible.

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We all googled "Napoleon painting scary" 2 mins ago, didn't we? 😉

[@rockyguy18]

Wtf same man

[@sirfrosty146]

I really can't see anything wrong with this painting

[@Skikopl]

Me neither. That dudes video is probably bs.

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​@@Skikopl bro we all came from the same video 💀

[@C4ishTar]

​@Krey the uncanny xqc face right? 😂

[@Skikopl]

@@C4ishTar yup, like 10 boted comments on that video

[@GTAIVenjoyer]

I've been googling for like 30 mins trynna figure out what tf I'm meant to be looking at and couldn't find anything. I think we've all been trolled

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When you google “napoleon painting meaning” it literally directs you here but no wonder, the videos great- it covers a lot in a short amount of time!

[@notanuroy]

Excellent video! Very good explanation :-)

[@ArtHistorywithAlder]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed!

[@joegagliardi3965]

J.T.W. Turner said his “Hannibal Crossing the Alps” was his answer to David’s “Napoleon….” I think of that each time I see this painting, and though I realize Turner’s romantic, wispy, impressionistic approach has its merits, it pales in comparison with David’s genius. Every time I look at the painting above, I find myself struggling to find fault with it.
His use of color (the red of Napoleon’s cloak is no joke), the horse (easily one of the best renditions of that animal I’ve ever seen), and the overall geometry of the composition (it’s in the same league with Raphael and Titian). Even if it’s not to your taste, maybe you prefer Turner’s version, for example, one could not truthfully say it’s a masterpiece.

[@TypicalSamYT]

I don’t see anything wrong with this image can somebody PLEASE explain?! :(

[@neuxze]

SAMEE

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Really nice video! 😊

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Also, that Red color looks so good.

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What is

[@Hila_at_Home]

Beautiful art.

[@KingCory07]

What is it

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Did goya paint napoleon?

[@ucifer_c3036]

Wait HOLY ROMAN EMPIRE!?

[@thelyceumArts]

Thinking the same

[@klampassn9987]

Learn about history

[@ucifer_c3036]

​@@klampassn9987 well I mean why does Napoleon want to connect himself with the Holy Roman Empire if he wanted to be like Caesar and Alexander

[@patrickbueno3279]

@@ucifer_c3036 Because the Roman Empire was considered the greatest empire of the West that has ever been seen, it became the motif of many European rulers to align with them as successors. During this time the undisputed "inheritor" was the Holy Roman Empire, even if they did decline, they are still reminiscent as something of importance, and there's also the fact that France has a great connection to the HRE.

[@williamrogers4865]

What am I looking at I need a hint please?

[@razor5750]

I cant see it. Can Someone explain it please.

[@zer0icVAU]

I really cant see anything wrong with this painting

[@dilip2560]

Can someone explain?

[@uglyfeo4029]

what is it i dont see anything

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Hi alder

[@fredrikhj03]

nice

[@HungryLionX]

What is there to see here???

[@ant752-d8q]

Horses eyes bro zoom in on the horse head

[@MaheshDhoni]

How do these painters know what do they have to paint? Do the army take these people with them to the war and let them see the whole thing or they wait for the news of the battle from the army generals?

[@klampassn9987]

I think he's kinda here or Napoleon told him what to draw

[@ShareTheLean]

I don't get it

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Where are you from alder

[@ArtHistorywithAlder]

Hi! The United States

[@anambitiousfellow200]

@@ArtHistorywithAlder i eagerly want to know about foreign folks... wanna talk wanna mix with them... I always like to talk to them...n like to talk to you

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@@ArtHistorywithAlder have u studied history on your honours subject?

[@ArtHistorywithAlder]

@@anambitiousfellow200 I studied in college and am now an AP art history teacher. I talk a little more about my experience in my latest video: ruclips.net/video/Qxay4IcoekE/видео.html

[@LandonHendricks]

more Jacque-Louis David!!!

[@ArtHistorywithAlder]

More to come!

[@shadowglazer]

I don't get it 🙃

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For anyone trying to find it, there’s nothing

[@baciobaretta]

Just a normal painting to me?

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I don’t get it

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There is literally nothing scary about this

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the only thing I see anything slightly wrong about is the horse looking at me

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Fucking youtube short meme

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🤝

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Dont get it😂

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There is nothing

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Troll

[@MaxAdelsberg]

Wasn't Napoleon an African from Morocco? You know, woke stuff & sh!t.

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What the fk is it

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I don’t see nothing scary

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