Philippe Mengin de Bionval
Medium
graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
overall: 25.6 x 19.6 cm (10 1/16 x 7 11/16 in.)
Classification
Drawing
Department
CG-E
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Woodner Collection
Accession Number
1991.182.21
Art Historical Context
In the refined portrait drawing *Philippe Mengin deval* (1812), Jean-Aug-Dominique Ingres his subject with the exquisite precision that defined his Neoclassical style. Created during Ingres' formative years in Rome—where he resided from 1806 onward after winning the prestigious Prix de Rome—this graphite work on wove paper exemplifies the artist's mastery of line and contour. At 25.6 x 19.6 cm, the scale invites close viewing, revealing Ingres' ability to convey personality through subtle modeling and anatomical accuracy, hallmarks of his training under Jacques-Louis David. Ingres' drawings, ...
About the Artist
Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres (French) · 1780 –1867
French, Montauban 1780–1867 Paris