This lot consists of a graphite drawing on paper, done in the neoclassical style of painter Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres (French, 1780 - 1867). "Ingres" is hand written at bottom left of composition. Image depicts a portrait of a woman dressed in 19th century clothes. Image is classically executed in the portrait style for which Ingres is so well known. Unframed piece measures approximately 13.5" x 11.25".

Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres (French: 29 August 1780 – 14 January 1867) was a French Neoclassical painter. Ingres was profoundly influenced by past artistic traditions and aspired to become the guardian of academic orthodoxy against the ascendant Romantic style. Although he considered himself a painter of history in the tradition of Nicolas Poussin and Jacques-Louis David, it is his portraits, both painted and drawn, that are recognized as his greatest legacy. His expressive distortions of form and space made him an important precursor of modern art, influencing Picasso, Matisse and other modernists.

PROVENANCE:
Private Collection

DIMENSIONS:
Unframed piece measures approximately 13.5" x 11.25".

Finger Lakes Estate and Auction Company has been commissioned to liquidate several private collections of fine art. The pieces in this auction came from established collectors both in the United States and Europe.

Lots that do not carry established documented provenance nor any past auction record are described in the catalog as "in the style of". Authentication has not been established nor is it implied. Definition of "in the style of" is as follows:

In the style of [Artist Name]: The work may be ascribed to the artist on the basis of style, but there may be some question as to actual authorship.

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Paper is old and has heavy age-related toning. Chips, bumps, cracks and creases heaviest around the edges. Overall image and signature remain bold and show very well. Please view pictures.