Artwork
Jacques Marguet de Norvins
Jacques Marguet de Norvins is a print by the Romanticist artist Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres. It dates from 1811 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1947.116
- Credit line
- Dudley P. Allen Fund
About this work
Overview
This print, titled 'Jacques Marguet de Norvins', is the work of French artist Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, created around 1811. It is currently held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Jacques Marguet de Norvins, a man dressed in attire typical of the era, with a white shirt and dark jacket. His serious expression engages the viewer directly.
Technique & Style
Ingres's style is characterized by a focus on the subject, achieved through a plain background that draws the viewer's attention to the sitter's face and attire.
Context
Ingres was associated with the Romanticism movement, a cultural and artistic trend that emphasized emotion and individualism.
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Artist
Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres was a French Neoclassical painter. Ingres was profoundly influenced by past artistic traditions and aspired to become the guardian of academic orthodoxy against the ascendant Romantic…
