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Ingres: Genius of the Ideal Line

Published on , by Caroline Legrand
Auction on 11 January 2020 - 14:00 (CET) - 163, square Maupassant - 76400 Fécamp

His talents as a draughtsman made him one of the most sought-after artists of his time, and today the ultimate Neoclassical artist. With this study, Ingres proves his virtuosity with the pencil yet again.

Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres (1780-1867), Studies of figures, black pencil, four... Ingres: Genius of the Ideal Line

Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres (1780-1867), Studies of figures, black pencil, four drawings mounted together as a large piece, signed "Ingres", 35.5 x 41.5 cm.
Estimate: €40,000/50,000

Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres said that "drawing is the very essence of art." An uncompromising artist, he based all his work on this eminently demanding technique, producing numerous studies and sketches for each of his works, striving…
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argenterie, bijoux-vintage, arts de la table, art d'Asie, tableaux, mobilier et objets d'art, art nouveau, dessins, sculptures
Saturday 11 January 2020 - 14:00 (CET)
163, square Maupassant - 76400 Fécamp
Chalot & Associés - Fécamp
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