Otto Magnus von Stackelberg and Jacob Linckh (1817) by Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres

Otto Magnus von Stackelberg and Jacob Linckh - Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres - 1817

Artwork Information

TitleOtto Magnus von Stackelberg and Jacob Linckh
ArtistJean Auguste Dominique Ingres
Date1817
Mediumgraphite
Dimensions19.4 x 14.4 cm
Art MovementNeoclassicism
Current LocationMusée Jenisch, Vevey, Switzerland

About Otto Magnus von Stackelberg and Jacob Linckh

The artwork titled “Otto Magnus von Stackelberg and Jacob Linckh” was created by the renowned artist Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres in the year 1817. The medium employed for this portrait is graphite. Embodying the Neoclassicism movement, this work measures 19.4 by 14.4 centimeters. It currently resides in the Musée Jenisch in Vevey, Switzerland, and adds to the rich collection of Neoclassical portraits cherished by art enthusiasts.

Upon observing the artwork, one is immediately struck by its delicate execution and the intimacy it projects. The two male figures are presented in a dichotomous manner, with one subject directly gazing at the viewer while the other’s gaze is directed away. The level of detail Ingres has provided in their facial features is indicative of his mastery with graphite. The subjects appear poised and exhibit a sense of refined elegance that is typical of Neoclassical portraiture. The gentle shading and the precision of the lines used to define the subjects’ hair and clothing are exemplary of Ingres’ skill and the neoclassical penchant for clarity and order. The artwork captures a moment of both shared camaraderie and individual character, making it a compelling testament to Ingres’ ability to depict human complexity.

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