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84 - DELECLUZE, Etienne-Jean. Louis David, his school and his tim…
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Estimate €250 - €400
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DELECLUZE, Etienne-Jean. Louis David, his school and his time: memoirs. Paris, Didier, 1855. In-8 (17 x 11.5 cm), full red shagreen, decorated spine, gilt fillets framing the leather on the covers. Gilt edges. 452 pp. Slight, insignificant marginal foxing. First edition. Important memoirs on the leading figure of Neoclassicism, Jacques-Louis David, published by his pupil, Etienne-Jean Delécluze. This copy is enhanced by an autograph dedication signed by Delécluze: ‘To Mr and Mrs Brinquant, a token of friendship from the author…’. Having joined David’s studio whilst the artist was preparing *The Sabine Women*, Delécluze initially set his sights on history painting, before turning to literature and becoming a critic for the *Journal des Débats*. His memoirs paint a valuable picture of the studio: the master’s remarks, correction sessions, conversations with Gros or Girodet… A fine copy in a lovely period binding, inscribed by David’s pupil.
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Auction time 11/02/2026 at 2:00 PM
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