Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres (/ ˈæŋɡrə / ANG-grə; French: [ʒɑ̃ oɡyst dɔminik ɛ̃ɡʁ]; 29 August 1780 – 14 January 1867) was a French Neoclassical painter. Ingres was profoundly influenced by past …

Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres was a painter and icon of cultural conservatism in 19th-century France. Ingres became the principal proponent of French Neoclassical painting after the death of his mentor, …

With a daring blend of traditional technique and experimental sensuality, Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres reimagined Classical and Renaissance sources for 19 th century tastes.

Jean Ingres was a French neoclassical painter, who considered himself the protector of French academic orthodoxy, and fought against the rising popularity of Romanticism. He also considered the …

Ingres saw himself as a history painter, the highest goal of academic art. Portraiture he thought of less importance, but he is now most famous for works like 'Madame Moitessier' as well for his escapist …

Apr 4, 2025 · Ingres stands as a defining figure of Neoclassicism in French art history. While Jacques-Louis David’s student, he developed a distinctive approach that emphasized linear precision over his …

One of the most original and creative artists of his period, Ingres broke all established rules and opened up new paths in art by fusing the realist and idealist styles.

In the last decade of his career, Ingres received commissions in painting and drawing from both the State and private clients. He became the first painter appointed to the Senate, in 1862, and died after …

In the twentieth century, Ingres's linear forms, with their anatomical and spatial distortions, made him an acclaimed precursor of modernism. Born in Montauban, a small town north of Toulouse, the son of …

Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres’ legacy is a testament to the enduring power of academic tradition and the transformative potential of artistic innovation. His portraits, suffused with grace and precision, …