Reproductie van Le sphinx door Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres before 1878

This is a reproduction of Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres's "Le Sphinx," created by Charles Michelez in 1878. The artwork is a black and white photograph, likely a print from a photomechanical process like a collotype or a heliotype. The image depicts a Greek mythological scene, with the Greek hero Oedipus confronting the Sphinx, a creature with the head of a woman and the body of a lion. The work features a distinct Neoclassical style, showcasing precise lines and a focus on idealized forms. The dramatic pose of Oedipus, with his hand raised and gaze fixed on the Sphinx, adds to the scene's tension and suspense.