Artwork
Sylvester Lord Glenbervie
Sylvester Lord Glenbervie is a print by the Romanticist artist Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres. It dates from 1815 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
About this work
Overview
Sylvester Lord Glenbervie is a portrait print by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, dated to 1815, currently part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Sylvester Lord Glenbervie in a formal, three-quarter view, emphasizing his refined appearance through meticulous details in his attire and hairstyle.
Technique & Style
Ingres employed a contrast of detailed rendering for the subject's face and hands against a subdued, solid-colored background, achieving depth and volume.
History & Provenance
Created in 1815, the work's history prior to its acquisition by The Cleveland Museum of Art is not detailed here.
Context
While often associated with Neoclassicism, the attention to emotional and aesthetic detail in this portrait aligns with broader early 19th-century artistic explorations.
Legacy
This portrait contributes to Ingres' reputation for precise, elegant portraiture, influencing subsequent generations in capturing refinement and character.
Artist & collection
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…
