Armand Bertin 1842

This pencil portrait, "Armand Bertin," was created in 1842 by Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres, a prominent French Neoclassical painter. Ingres, known for his precise draftsmanship and focus on line, captures Bertin, a French art critic and politician, with a realistic yet idealized touch. Bertin's composed pose and formal attire reflect his status and the artist's respect for his subject. The portrait demonstrates Ingres's mastery of the pencil, capturing both the sitter's likeness and his character.