Artwork
Gabriel Cortois de Pressigny
Gabriel Cortois de Pressigny is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres. It dates from 1816 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Gabriel Cortois de Pressigny is a print created by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres in 1816. The work is an etching on wove paper, showcasing Ingres' skill in portraiture.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts Gabriel Cortois de Pressigny, dressed in ornate attire, holding a book and quill, with a cross necklace. The detailed yet smooth rendering of his face and clothing conveys a sense of individual likeness and character.
Technique & Style
Ingres employed the etching technique, drawing directly onto a metal plate to achieve sharp lines and straightforward shading. This method allowed for a precise and detailed representation of the subject.
Context
The work reflects Ingres' engagement with portraiture, a genre that contributed to his lasting recognition, despite his preference for history painting.
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…
