{"title":"Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"odalisque-jean-auguste-dominique-ingres","title":"Odalisque - Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1825 lithograph by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, featuring a reclining female figure rendered with precise, academic line work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis lithograph, produced in 1825, captures the refined draughtsmanship characteristic of Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres. The composition depicts a reclining female figure, a subject the artist explored throughout his career. Ingres prioritises line and form, employing a precise, controlled technique that defines the contours of the figure against the soft, textured background of the interior.\n\nThe subject is positioned in a relaxed, recumbent pose, resting upon cushions. Her gaze is directed towards the viewer, while her body is turned away, creating a sense of distance. The surrounding elements, including the draped fabric and the decorative object to the left, are rendered with attention to detail, balancing the composition. The lithographic medium allows for subtle tonal gradations, which Ingres uses to model the figure and suggest the softness of the drapery.\n\nIngres was a proponent of the Neoclassical tradition, which valued clarity, order, and the study of classical models. His work often displays an interest in the exoticism popular in nineteenth-century French art, as seen in the choice of subject matter. This print reflects the artist's focus on the human form, achieved through a disciplined approach to anatomy and perspective. The absence of heavy shading allows the focus to remain on the purity of the line, a hallmark of Ingres's academic training. This piece provides an example of how the artist translated his painted compositions into the medium of printmaking, making his work accessible to a wider audience during his lifetime. The clarity of the image and the deliberate arrangement of the figure demonstrate the technical rigour that defined his practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/poisson-et-algues-papier-peint-pigeon-et-pavots-bordure-de-vitrail-maurice-pillard-verneuil\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePoisson et Algues, Papier Peint \/ Pigeon et Pavots, Bordure de Vitrail - Maurice Pillard Verneuil — Maurice Pillard Verneuil\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/woman-of-cervara-and-her-child-william-adolphe-bouguereau\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eWoman of Cervara and Her Child - William-Adolphe Bouguereau — William-Adolphe Bouguereau\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57869670711631,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57885199991119,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57885200023887,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57885200056655,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57885200089423,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Odalisque_Poster_CompositorV1_1780794012571.jpg?v=1781054783"},{"product_id":"odalisque-enslaved-woman-and-eunuch-jean-auguste-dominique-ingres","title":"Odalisque, Enslaved Woman, and Eunuch - Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refined Neoclassical composition by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, depicting a scene of an odalisque with a musician and an attendant in an interior setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eJean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres painted this work during his tenure as director of the French Academy in Rome. It represents a return to the subject of the odalisque, a theme he explored throughout his career. The composition features a reclining nude figure, a seated musician playing a stringed instrument, and a standing eunuch in the background. The scene is set within an interior space decorated with patterned tiles and textiles, reflecting the nineteenth-century European fascination with the Near East.\n\nIngres employs a precise, linear technique, characteristic of his academic training. The figures are rendered with smooth transitions and clear contours. The reclining woman, positioned in the foreground, displays the elongated proportions often found in the artist's work. Her pose is relaxed, contrasting with the more upright posture of the musician and the watchful stance of the eunuch. The colour palette includes muted tones for the architecture and floor, punctuated by the brighter garments of the figures. The red drapery and the green jacket of the musician provide visual balance to the composition.\n\nThis painting demonstrates the artist's focus on form and anatomical precision. The spatial arrangement is carefully constructed, with the figures occupying distinct planes within the room. The inclusion of objects such as the incense burner and the fan adds to the descriptive detail of the scene. Ingres avoids the dramatic lighting effects favoured by his contemporaries, preferring a clear, even illumination that allows the viewer to examine the textures of the fabrics and the surfaces of the interior. The work remains a primary example of the artist's approach to the Orientalist genre, combining classical discipline with the exotic subject matter popular in the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/les-salinieres-by-trouville-richard-parkes-bonington\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eLes Salinières by Trouville - Richard Parkes Bonington — Richard Parkes Bonington\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/king-cophetua-and-the-beggar-maid-albert-pinkham-ryder\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eKing Cophetua and the Beggar Maid - Albert Pinkham Ryder — Albert Pinkham Ryder\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57884962423119,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57884963176783,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57884963209551,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57884963242319,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57884963275087,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Odalisque-Enslaved-Woman-and-Eunuch_Poster_CompositorV1_1781052012528.jpg?v=1781052204"},{"product_id":"raphael-and-the-fornarina-jean-auguste-dominique-ingres","title":"Raphael and the Fornarina - Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Neoclassical depiction of the Renaissance master Raphael with his muse, La Fornarina, in a composed studio setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eJean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres painted this work during his residency in Rome. It depicts the High Renaissance master Raphael Sanzio seated before an easel, with his muse and mistress, Margherita Luti, known as La Fornarina, positioned on his lap. The composition is structured around the intimate connection between the artist and his subject, set within a studio environment that suggests the creative process of the sixteenth century.\n\nIngres employs a precise, controlled technique that characterises his Neoclassical training. The figures are rendered with smooth surfaces and clear contours, reflecting his preference for line over colour. Raphael is shown in a black cap and dark cloak, his gaze directed toward the canvas, while the Fornarina looks directly at the viewer. Her attire, featuring a dark green velvet dress and a gold-toned headpiece, provides a contrast to the more sombre tones of the artist's clothing. The background includes a glimpse of a Roman cityscape through an open window, a detail that anchors the scene in the historical context of the Italian Renaissance.\n\nThis painting is one of several versions Ingres produced of the same subject, demonstrating his interest in the lives of historical artists. The work avoids the dramatic flair of the later Romantic movement, opting instead for a balanced, staged quality. The interior space is defined by the geometric lines of the floor and the placement of the furniture, creating a sense of order. By choosing this specific narrative, Ingres engages with the mythos surrounding Raphael, presenting the artist not merely as a creator, but as a man deeply involved with his subject matter. The painting remains a clear example of the nineteenth-century fascination with the lives of the Old Masters, executed with the technical rigour for which Ingres is known.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/caterina-cornaro-deposed-from-the-throne-of-cyprus-francesco-hayez\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eCaterina Cornaro Deposed from the Throne of Cyprus - Francesco Hayez — Francesco Hayez\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/manuel-godoy-duke-of-alcudia-prince-of-peace-francisco-goya\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eManuel Godoy, Duke of Alcudia, 'Prince of Peace' - Francisco Goya — Francisco Goya\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57933293683023,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57933308887375,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57933308920143,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":57933308952911,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":57933308985679,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Raphael-and-the-Fornarina_Poster_CompositorV1_1781576045688.jpg?v=1781580246"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/collections\/jean-auguste-dominique-ingres.oembed","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}