Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres (1780 - 1867)

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Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres

Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, a French Neoclassical painter, carved a niche for himself in the art world with his profound influence from past traditions and his aspiration to uphold academic orthodoxy amidst the burgeoning Romantic style. Born in Montauban, France, on August 29, 1780, Ingres' journey into the realms of art was marked by his early study under Jacques-Louis David, leading to a fully developed style that scarcely changed throughout his life​​.

Ingres is celebrated for his expressive distortions of form and space, which have positioned him as a crucial precursor to modern art, influencing modernists such as Picasso and Matisse​​. His oeuvre, renowned for its meticulous precision and sinuous lines, skillfully bridges elements of Neoclassical and Romantic styles. Despite never traveling to the Near East or Africa, Ingres was deeply inspired by the exotic, as evidenced in his detailed and sensuous portrayals of odalisques, contributing to his posthumous recognition among avant-garde circles​​.

His contributions include significant commissions like "The Vow of Louis XIII," which solidified his position as a leader of the Neoclassical school in France, and "The Turkish Bath," his last major work, showcasing his enduring fascination with the female form and Orientalism. His works, including the iconic "Portrait of Monsieur Bertin" and other masterful portraits, continue to captivate, housed in esteemed collections such as the Musée du Louvre in Paris​​​​.

Art collectors and experts appreciate Ingres for his dedication to classical techniques and his innovative approach to composition and form. His legacy, encompassing both his Neoclassical roots and his pioneering forays into early modernism, underscores his unique position in art history.

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Date and place of birt:29 august 1780, Montauban, France
Date and place of death:14 january 1867, Paris, France
Nationality:France
Period of activity: XVIII, XIX century
Specialization:Artist, Graphic artist, Painter
Genre:Portrait
Art style:Neoclassicism

Creators France

Jean-Léon Gérôme (1824 - 1904)
Jean-Léon Gérôme
1824 - 1904
Raoul Hausmann (1886 - 1971)
Raoul Hausmann
1886 - 1971
Georges Ribemont-Dessaignes (1884 - 1974)
Georges Ribemont-Dessaignes
1884 - 1974
 Kriki (1965)
Kriki
1965
Jean Metzinger (1883 - 1956)
Jean Metzinger
1883 - 1956
Amedeo Modigliani (1884 - 1920)
Amedeo Modigliani
1884 - 1920
Bon Boullogne (1649 - 1717)
Bon Boullogne
1649 - 1717
 Maître François (XV century - XV century)
Maître François
XV century - XV century
Maurice Denis (1870 - 1943)
Maurice Denis
1870 - 1943
Jean-Jaques Sempe (1932 - 2022)
Jean-Jaques Sempe
1932 - 2022
Éloi-Noël Bouvard (1875 - 1957)
Éloi-Noël Bouvard
1875 - 1957
Jan Karel Donatus van Beecq (1638 - 1722)
Jan Karel Donatus van Beecq
1638 - 1722
Alfred-Pierre Joseph Agache (1843 - 1915)
Alfred-Pierre Joseph Agache
1843 - 1915
Ferdinand Heilbuth (1826 - 1889)
Ferdinand Heilbuth
1826 - 1889
Jean Denis Antoine Caucannier (1860 - 1905)
Jean Denis Antoine Caucannier
1860 - 1905
Abraham Rattner (1895 - 1978)
Abraham Rattner
1895 - 1978

Creators Neoclassicism

Georges Rouget (1783 - 1869)
Georges Rouget
1783 - 1869
Ferdinand Jagemann (1780 - 1820)
Ferdinand Jagemann
1780 - 1820
Jacques-François Blondel II (1705 - 1774)
Jacques-François Blondel II
1705 - 1774
Samuel Hieronymus Grimm (1733 - 1794)
Samuel Hieronymus Grimm
1733 - 1794
Karl Theodore Bitter (1867 - 1915)
Karl Theodore Bitter
1867 - 1915
Anselm Feuerbach (1829 - 1880)
Anselm Feuerbach
1829 - 1880
Aleksandr Evgenevich Iakovlev (1887 - 1938)
Aleksandr Evgenevich Iakovlev
1887 - 1938
Franz Anton von Zauner (1746 - 1822)
Franz Anton von Zauner
1746 - 1822
Jean-Baptiste Regnault (1754 - 1829)
Jean-Baptiste Regnault
1754 - 1829
François Dumont (1751 - 1831)
François Dumont
1751 - 1831
Johann Christian Reinhart (1761 - 1847)
Johann Christian Reinhart
1761 - 1847
Bartolomeo Pinelli (1781 - 1835)
Bartolomeo Pinelli
1781 - 1835
Govert van Emmerik (1808 - 1882)
Govert van Emmerik
1808 - 1882
Joseph-Marie Vien (1716 - 1809)
Joseph-Marie Vien
1716 - 1809
Henri-Joseph Ruxthiel (1775 - 1837)
Henri-Joseph Ruxthiel
1775 - 1837
Jacques-Louis David (1748 - 1825)
Jacques-Louis David
1748 - 1825
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