Napoleon wanted his time to be distinguished in all areas including the arts. Napoleon gave artists a sustained patronage, which allowed for the production of a large volume of work during his reign. Painters particularly favored by Napoleon the most were David. David painted in a Neo-classical style. He painted many pictures that glorified the French Revolution and later, glorifying Napoleon. His works were distinguished by color and drama. He is regarded as one of the leading figures in the development of Romanticism. Napoleon influenced in part th
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