Portrait of Isabella Hittorff (1864) by Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres

Portrait of Isabella Hittorff - Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres - 1864

Artwork Information

TitlePortrait of Isabella Hittorff
ArtistJean Auguste Dominique Ingres
Date1864
Art MovementNeoclassicism

About Portrait of Isabella Hittorff

The artwork entitled “Portrait of Isabella Hittorff” is a creation by Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres, completed in the year 1864. It is representative of the Neoclassicism art movement, a genre renowned for its appreciation of classical antiquity and entails the genre of portraiture, focusing on depicting the human subject with an emphasis on idealization.

The artwork itself exudes an air of serene composure and grace, presenting the subject Isabella Hittorff with an ethereal beauty that resonates with the principles of the Neoclassical aesthetic. The portrait is restrained yet expressive, with an understated use of line and form that is typical of Ingres’ proficient technique. The sitter’s attire and the manner in which she carries herself reflect the societal norms and values of the period, likely conveying a sense of the subject’s social status and character. The delicate and meticulous rendering of her features suggests a personalized attention to detail, a hallmark of Ingres’ portrait style. The artwork embodies the refinement and poise that are characteristic of both the artist’s oeuvre and the Neoclassical movement as a whole.

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