https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2026/01/22/arts/jacques-louis-david-painter-french-revolution.html?unlocked_article_code=1.JlA.wRyv.zqDZ_Hrihvp_

I’ve no idea how long this online exhibit will last for, but the GOOD NEWS is that you can save it off to your PC!

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Now, as someone who’s always been fascinated by the French Revolution, David is sort of… in that 'Marat" territory, perhaps? I.e., starting as a huge advocate of democracy and the rights of the little person, then later creeping in to an unapologetic advocate of The Terror.

So, all the way from hero to fucking asshole, so to speak. (sorry for my language)

But-- also kind of why I respect Danton, Desmoulins and others, for realising that the whole thing had gone too far, digging in their heels upon such, and ultimately paying the ultimate price for helping bring about Robespierre & cronies’ future downfall.