Raphael and the Fornarina

Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres

Created:
Movement:
1814
Neoclassicism
key Notes:
Idealized intimacy, Neoclassical portraiture.
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Dimensions:
29 1/8 x 36 1/4 in. (74 x 92 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Master
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Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres: "Raphael and the Fornarina" (1814)

"Raphael and the Fornarina" by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres is an exemplary work of the Neoclassical style, executed in oil on canvas in 1814. The painting depicts the Renaissance master Raphael with his muse, the Fornarina, capturing a moment of intimate connection that reflects Ingres' fascination with historical and romantic themes. Ingres, a prominent French artist, was known for his meticulous draftsmanship and his ability to convey emotion through classical forms. This work highlights Ingres' admiration for Raphael, whom he considered a paragon of artistic excellence. The painting contributes to the 19th-century revival of interest in Renaissance art and underscores Ingres' role in shaping the Neoclassical movement. Through this piece, Ingres not only pays homage to Raphael but also asserts his own place within the lineage of great European painters.

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Raphael and the Fornarina by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres

Created in 1814, "Raphael and the Fornarina" by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres is an oil on canvas painting that exemplifies the Neoclassical style, characterized by its precise lines and clear form. The artwork depicts the Renaissance artist Raphael with his muse, the Fornarina, and is housed in the Musée des Beaux-Arts in Lyon, France.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Harvard Art Museum

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Raphael and the Fornarina