The artwork, “Ingres, Roger Deliverant Angelique,” was created by James McNeill Whistler in 1857. Executed using oil on canvas, this piece belongs to the Realism and Symbolism movements. The painting measures 81.84 x 53.02 cm and falls under the genre of nude painting (nu).
In the artwork, a nude female figure is depicted bound to a rocky precipice, her hands shackled above her head. The emotion conveyed through her expression and posture suggests a sense of distress or yearning. The dark, earthy tones of the rocky background contrast with the soft, luminous quality of the skin, accentuating her form and highlighting the classical beauty and vulnerability inherent in the scene. The swirling water below enhances the dramatic tension and underscores the tumultuous nature of the narrative. Whistler’s attention to detail and command of light and shadow are evident, lending the painting a lifelike and almost tangible quality.
