Portrait Of François-joseph Talma - French School Around 1800, Entourage Of Jacques Louis David

Portrait of François-Joseph Talma (1763-1826) who was one of the most prodigious and adored actors of all time. Napoleon I admired him so much that he wanted to make him his friend, and almost his confidant, by talking to him about his passion for History and tragedy. This extraordinary actor lived at the crossroads of two worlds, from the Ancien Régime to the Restoration, at the height of romanticism. Leader of the Comédie Française revolutionaries, he was idolized by his contemporaries. FRENCH School around 1800, entourage of Jacques Louis DAVID. Canvas mounted on panel bears a signature lower right: David. View dimensions: 52.5 x 40 Frame dimensions: 70 x 57 Note: accidents to the frame