Self-Portrait at the Age of 24 (1804) by Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres

Self-Portrait at the Age of 24 - Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres - 1804

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TitleSelf-Portrait at the Age of 24
ArtistJean Auguste Dominique Ingres
Date1804
Mediumoil,canvas
Dimensions77 x 61 cm
Art MovementNeoclassicism
Current LocationMusée Condé, Chantilly, France

About Self-Portrait at the Age of 24

The artwork “Self-Portrait at the Age of 24” is a seminal creation by Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres, dating back to the year 1804. This oil on canvas masterpiece measures 77 by 61 centimeters and represents the self-portrait genre within the Neoclassical movement. The piece is currently housed in the Musée Condé, located in Chantilly, France. It embodies the technical precision and classical ideals characteristic of Ingres’ broader oeuvre.

In the artwork, Ingres captures himself with an intense and direct gaze towards the viewer, conveying both confidence and introspection. A youthful vigor is evident in his facial expression and the slight flush on his cheeks, manifesting the vitality of his 24 years. The artist’s attire is rendered with meticulous detail, from the soft folds of his white shirt contrasted against the dark, flowing cloak to the delicate play of light and shadow on the fabric. His hand, delicately holding a painting utensil, suggests his profession and skill as a painter, while the plain, dark background focuses attention solely on the figure. It is a striking record of the artist at a significant moment in his career, demonstrating his commitment to the ideals of Neoclassicism and his mastery of the self-portrait form.

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