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Which subjects did Jacques-Louis David paint during his exile in Brussels?

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During his exile in Brussels following the fall of Napoleon in 1815, Jacques-Louis David continued to work within the Neoclassical tradition. His output during this period primarily consisted of two types of subjects:

These late works marked a notable shift in his artistic focus, moving away from the political and moral themes that defined his earlier career toward a greater emphasis on sensuality, psychological expression, and the complexities of human relationships.1