Portrait of Monsieur Rivière (1805) by Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres

Portrait of Monsieur Rivière - Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres - 1805

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TitlePortrait of Monsieur Rivière
ArtistJean Auguste Dominique Ingres
Date1805
Mediumoil,canvas
Dimensions116 x 89 cm
Art MovementNeoclassicism
Current LocationLouvre, Paris, France

About Portrait of Monsieur Rivière

The artwork “Portrait of Monsieur Rivière” was painted by the esteemed artist Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres in the year 1805. Crafted with the medium of oil on canvas, it is an exquisite example of Neoclassicism, measuring 116 by 89 centimeters. This portrait genre work is permanently displayed in the hallowed halls of the Louvre in Paris, France, highlighting Ingres’ refined technique and classicist aesthetic sensibilities.

The artwork features a man of affable countenance seated with relaxed poise against a subdued background. His body is angled slightly to the side, while his face is turned to engage the viewer directly with a gentle gaze. The sitter sports a dark, tailored jacket with bright buttons, sharply contrasting the crisp white of his shirt and neckcloth. A ring on his hand gleams in coordination with the luxurious golden embellishments on the armrest of the chair, which suggest a sense of status and wealth. On the desk beside him are seemingly personal items—a pair of books and papers, perhaps indicative of his interests or profession. The composition, embellished with subtle details, encapsulates the refined tastes and intellectual pursuits characteristic of the era.

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