Drawing Inspiration: Jacques-Louis David [ν]

～PROFILE～

Painter / Talented Jerk

Father killed in a duel

Supporter of Robespierre, then Napoleon

Signed over 300 execution orders during the Reign of Terror

Left with facial scar from a sword wound

Wikipedia Bio

[Drawing Inspiration is a portrait-and-profile feature highlighting the outstanding figures of the art world—and!—my monthly contribution to the art and design blog, Illustration Pages.]