Created:
Movement:
1834
Neoclassicism
key Notes:
Orientalist sensuality, elongated form
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Dimensions:
32 3/4 x 43 in. (83.2 x 109.2 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Expert
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Odalisque by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres

Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres (1780–1867) was a prominent French Neoclassical painter known for his precise draftsmanship and idealized forms. The painting titled Odalisque, created in 1834, exemplifies Ingres' fascination with the exotic and the sensual, themes that were prevalent in 19th-century Orientalism. This work, executed in oil on canvas, showcases Ingres' mastery in rendering the human form with meticulous attention to detail and smooth, polished surfaces. The depiction of the odalisque, a female slave or concubine in a harem, reflects the Western fascination with Eastern cultures during this period. Ingres' work significantly influenced later artists, including the Impressionists, who admired his innovative use of line and form. His contributions to art history are marked by a blend of classical tradition and romantic imagination, positioning him as a pivotal figure in the transition from Neoclassicism to modern art.

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Odalisque by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres

The painting "Odalisque" by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, created in 1834, is an oil on canvas that exemplifies the Neoclassical style with its precise lines and idealized form. The artwork depicts a reclining female figure, a common subject in Ingres' oeuvre, and is housed in the Louvre Museum in Paris.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Odalisque