Dr. François Mêlier 1849

This pencil drawing, "Dr. François Mêlier," is a portrait by the French Neoclassical artist Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres, completed in 1849. Ingres is known for his precise line work and highly detailed renderings, which are evident in this portrait, emphasizing the sitter's sharp features and the folds of his clothing. The subject, Dr. Mêlier, is depicted in a formal pose, his hand resting on his waistcoat, evoking the intellectual and distinguished nature of a physician during this period.