Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres

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.

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.