"By using the contrast between David and Prieur as a vehicle for the development of the distinction between public and populace, the author's formidable and sure-footed talents of artistic analysis are employed for 'historical' as well as 'art-historical' purposes, thereby allowing him to make an important contribution to current French revolutionary historiographical debates." — Barry Shapiro, Allegheny College

"A thorough and insightful analysis of the tableaux by the artist Jean-Louis Prieur whose work has not received the attention it deserves. It also provides a comparison of his work with that of Jacques-Louis David which is much better known, a comparison which brings out aspects of David's painting which otherwise may be overlooked. The treatment of these two artists is linked to a brilliant analysis of the French Revolution." — James A. Leith, Queen's University

"This in an outstanding book written by a seasoned, knowledgeable scholar in the field who uses to great advantage his expertise in both history and art history. It constitutes a significant contribution to cultural history." — Gita May, Columbia University

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Preface

Acknowledgments

Introduction: The Public and the Populace
PART ONE: Jean-Louis Prieur, the Populace, and Images of the French Revolution
1. The Paris Insurrection

2. Jean-Louis Prieur and the Tableaux historiques: Images of the Paris Insurrection

3. Jean-Louis Prieur and the Tableaux historiques: August 1789 to September 1792

PART TWO: Jacques-Louis David and the Public: Rousseau, Robespierre, Revolutionary Images, and Revolutionary Festivals

4. Robespierre and the People

5. David and the Tennis Court Oath

6. Robespierre, David, and Revolutionary Festivals

Conclusion: David, Prieur, and the Tragedy of the French Revolution

Notes

Bibliography

Index