David (1748-1825) was one of the pre-eminent painters of his era and produced some of the still-most-recognized canvases of all time (for example). There is a good article about David and his artistic legacy at the Met's web site.
Juliette Récamier was a prominent society lady in the early 1800s. By all accounts a charming and accomplished lady, her personal life was rather mysterious. We'll see her again later...
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