Orangery Villa Borghese (1806) by Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres

Orangery Villa Borghese - Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres - 1806

Artwork Information

TitleOrangery Villa Borghese
ArtistJean Auguste Dominique Ingres
Date1806
Dimensions17 x 17.5 cm
Art MovementNeoclassicism
Current LocationMusée Ingres, Montauban, France

About Orangery Villa Borghese

“Orangery Villa Borghese” is a neoclassical landscape painting by the artist Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres, dated to the year 1806. Measuring 17 x 17.5 cm, this intimate artwork depicts a scenic view that is part of the neoclassical art movement. Currently, the artwork is housed in the Musée Ingres, located in Montauban, France. This painting represents a distinctive moment in Ingres’s career, more commonly associated with portraiture and historical scenes, showcasing his capacity to capture serene landscapes.

The artwork presents a circular, tondo composition that invites the viewer into a tranquil depiction of the Villa Borghese’s orangery. The scene is composed of a subdued palette, primarily featuring hues of green, blue, and earth tones that evoke a sense of calm and harmony with nature. The central building is flanked by a neatly arrayed group of trees and shrubs, leading the eye towards an aqueduct stretching across the background. The distant mountains offer depth and contribute to the idyllic atmosphere of the setting. The subdued lighting and precise attention to detail in the foliage and architectural elements reflect Ingres’s aptitude for capturing the essence of his subjects with both realism and idealism—a hallmark of the neoclassical style. Despite its small dimensions, the painting possesses a quiet grandeur and stands as a fine example of Ingres’s work outside his more well-known oeuvre.

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