Portrait of Madame Panckoucke (1811) by Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres

Portrait of Madame Panckoucke - Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres - 1811

Artwork Information

TitlePortrait of Madame Panckoucke
ArtistJean Auguste Dominique Ingres
Date1811
Mediumoil,canvas
Dimensions93 x 68 cm
Art MovementNeoclassicism

About Portrait of Madame Panckoucke

The artwork entitled “Portrait of Madame Panckoucke” is a celebrated piece by the masterful Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres, created in the year 1811. This oil on canvas painting adheres to the Neoclassical movement, a revival of classical art and culture that was prominent in the 18th and early 19th centuries. The artwork measures 93 by 68 centimeters and falls under the genre of portraiture, an art form that focuses on depicting the appearance and personality of an individual.

The artwork presents a refined and poised representation of Madame Panckoucke. Her visage is rendered with soft clarity and precision, which is characteristic of Ingres’s meticulous brushwork and close attention to detail. The sitter’s eyes gaze gently out towards the viewer, establishing an engaging and elegant presence. Her hair is styled in delicate curls and adorned with subtle pieces that echo the period’s fashion sensibilities.

Adorning her neck and ears are matching coral jewelry, a fashionable accessory at the time that complements her dark eyes and adds a touch of color to the composition. Madame Panckoucke’s attire, consisting of an off-the-shoulder white gown with puffed sleeves, embodies the empire waistline that was prevalent in early 19th-century women’s fashion. The shawl she holds adds a dynamic element with its printed pattern and richly colored fabric, providing a contrast to the smooth and lustrous texture of her dress.

The background of the artwork is muted and understated, serving to bring the viewer’s focus squarely on Madame Panckoucke without distractions. Ingres’s talent in capturing the grace and elegance of his subject is evident, and his ability to convey the refined aesthetic of Neoclassicism through portraiture is demonstrated masterfully within this piece.

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