Angelica. Study for the Roger Delivering Angelica (1819) by Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres

Angelica. Study for the Roger Delivering Angelica - Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres - 1819

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TitleAngelica. Study for the Roger Delivering Angelica
ArtistJean Auguste Dominique Ingres
Date1819
Mediumoil,canvas
Dimensions85 x 43 cm
Art MovementNeoclassicism

About Angelica. Study for the Roger Delivering Angelica

“Angelica. Study for the Roger Delivering Angelica” is a work by the renowned French artist Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres, executed in 1819. This oil painting on canvas, measuring 85 by 43 centimeters, encapsulates the aesthetic ideals of Neoclassicism, an art movement that Ingres is frequently associated with. Classified as a portrait, the artwork is suggestive of narrative elements and displays the artist’s technical skill.

The artwork presents a solitary figure, a female nude, in a state of repose. Her body is rendered with the smooth, sculptural lines characteristic of neoclassical art, emphasizing idealized beauty and form. The figure is seen from a side perspective; the torso is slightly rotated, creating a sense of movement within the work. Her right arm is gracefully arched above her head, while her left arm extends down along her body in a sinuous line that guides the viewer’s gaze through the composition.

The woman’s expression is serene, with a downward gaze suggesting introspection or resignation. The delicacy of her features aligns with classical standards of beauty, while the play of light and shadow across her form adds dimensionality to her figure. The background of the artwork is subdued and nondescript, allowing the figure to dominate the canvas and draw the viewer’s attention without distraction.

Ingres’s mastery of form and his commitment to neoclassical ideals are evident in this study. The artwork’s genre as a portrait is somewhat expanded here; although it portrays a specific subject, it also leans towards the historical and mythological themes common in Neoclassicism.

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