Artwork
Honorable Frederic Sylvester Douglas
Honorable Frederic Sylvester Douglas 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
This portrait is a print created by French artist Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres in 1815, now part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The subject of the portrait is Honorable Frederic Sylvester Douglas, though the artwork's specific context or the sitter's significance beyond the title is not detailed in available information.
Technique & Style
While the original source does not specify the print technique used, Ingres was known for his meticulous and detailed approach, suggesting a high level of craftsmanship in the work's execution.
History & Provenance
Created in 1815 by Ingres, the print's history prior to its acquisition by The Cleveland Museum of Art is not provided in the given details.
Context
The work reflects Ingres's activity during the early 19th century, a period when he was establishing his reputation, but specific contextual influences on this piece are not outlined.
Legacy
The legacy of 'Honorable Frederic Sylvester Douglas' as a individual work is not elaborated upon in the provided information, though it contributes to the broader appreciation of Ingres's oeuvre.
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…
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