Who painted Double-Handled Pot?

Double-Handled Pot was painted by Jacques-Louis David in 1778.

Where can I see Double-Handled Pot?

Double-Handled Pot is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Double-Handled Pot?

Double-Handled Pot is associated with Neoclassicism.

Can I buy a print of Double-Handled Pot?

Museum-quality prints of Double-Handled Pot are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Double-Handled Pot

Jacques-Louis David , 1778

Double-Handled Pot is an oil drawing by the Neoclassicist artist Jacques-Louis David. It dates from 1778 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

Double-Handled Pot is a drawing created using transfer tracing on oiled laid paper.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a simple pot with two handles, its form captured through light strokes that outline its curves.

Technique & Style

The artist employed tracing to replicate the pot's shape onto paper, a technique used for copying designs before the advent of photography.

Context

This method allowed artists to save time or study shapes, and the light lines used here suggest an emphasis on form over dramatic shading or chiaroscuro effects.

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Artist & collection

Artist

Jacques-Louis David

Jacques-Louis David was born in Paris on 30 August 1748 into a bourgeois family; his father died in a duel when the boy was nine, and a maternal uncle guided his education.