Jean Pierre Cortot 

This is a pencil drawing by Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres, a prominent French Neoclassical artist of the 19th century, depicting Jean Pierre Cortot, a renowned French sculptor. The drawing, rendered in delicate, flowing lines, captures Cortot's likeness with a sense of realism, while also highlighting his intellectual and artistic qualities. The subtle shading and nuanced contours of the work demonstrate Ingres's mastery of drawing, a key skill for artists of his era. This piece exemplifies the artist's signature style, characterized by precision and attention to detail.