Raphael and the Fornarina

Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres

Created:

Movement:

1814

Neoclassicism

key Notes:

Idealized intimacy, Neoclassical portraiture.

Dimensions:

29 1/8 x 36 1/4 in. (74 x 92 cm)

medium:

Oil on canvas

Difficulty:

Master

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story of the work:

"Raphael and the Fornarina," painted by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres in 1814, depicts the renowned Renaissance artist Raphael alongside his muse, the Fornarina, symbolizing the intersection of artistic genius and romantic inspiration. This work exemplifies Ingres's neoclassical style, characterized by its emphasis on line, idealized forms, and a harmonious composition, while also reflecting the artist's fascination with the themes of beauty and the artist's role in society.

Description of the work:

"Raphael and the Fornarina," painted by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres in 1814, depicts the renowned Renaissance artist Raphael alongside his muse, the Fornarina, characterized by a harmonious composition and a rich color palette. Ingres employs precise lines and a smooth, polished surface to emphasize the figures' idealized forms and the intimate connection between them, while the intricate detailing of the drapery and the background enhances the overall sense of depth and realism.

Artwork Photograph Source:

Harvard Art Museum

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