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The Oath of the Horatii

1784–85

Jacques-Louis David

Material / technique
Painting
Attribution / role
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Collection / source
National Gallery — Jacques-Louis David

Artwork notes

A classical story arranged around a sharp, shared gesture of commitment.

Materials, marks and colour

Artist-wide context; individual works may differ.

Media and surface

Drawings establish the figures and gestures before a large painted scene.

Marks and structure

Clear contours and carefully staged bodies make a moral or political argument readable.

Palette and light

Controlled light separates skin, costume and architectural setting without relying on loose brushwork.

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