Study of a Pyramid

Jacques-Louis David, 1760

MEDIUMBrush and brown wash over graphite

DIMENSIONS3 5/8 x 6 1/16 in. (9.2 x 15.4 cm)

LOCATIONThe Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Jacques-Louis David 1748–1825 · France

David survived revolution, prison, and exile to paint Napoleon's glory — and still died the most influential artist in France.