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Who were the subjects of Jacques-Louis David's paintings after he aligned himself with Napoleon?
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After aligning with Napoleon, Jacques-Louis David shifted the focus of his paintings to glorify Napoleon and his imperial ambitions. His works celebrated Napoleon's military victories, depicted him as a powerful and benevolent ruler, and propagated the ideals of the French Revolution and the Napoleonic era. David's art played a significant role in shaping the public perception of Napoleon and his regime.
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