Who painted Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres?

Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres was painted by Victor Laisné in 1852.

Where can I see Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres?

Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres?

Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres

Victor Laisné , 1852

Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres is a photography by the Impressionist artist Victor Laisné. It dates from 1852 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 1999.272
Credit line: Gift of Susan Herzig and Paul Hertzmann, in memory of Robert P. Bergman

About this work

Overview

This photograph is a portrait of Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, a prominent French painter, taken by Victor Laisné. It exemplifies early celebrity photography and Laisné's commercial paper negative portraiture.

Subject & Meaning

The image shows Ingres seated in profile, facing left, with a calm expression and sharp features highlighted against a plain background. The unembellished composition presents Ingres in a straightforward manner.

Technique & Style

Laisné's use of lighting accentuates Ingres's facial features, creating a clear and detailed portrait. The photograph's style is characterized by its simplicity and directness, reflecting Laisné's approach to capturing his subjects.

History & Provenance

The photograph was taken in the early 1850s, a period during which Laisné contributed to Théophile Silvestre's project, 'Portraits des artistes vivants et reproductions de leurs principaux ouvrages par la photographie' (1853), which featured images of notable artists.