Madame Louis-Francois Bertin 1834

"Madame Louis-Francois Bertin" is a pencil drawing on paper created by Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres in 1834. The artwork depicts the subject, a woman with a prominent cap, in a seated pose, creating a sense of intimacy and detail. The drawing is notable for its refined lines and subtle shading, characteristics typical of Ingres's neoclassical style. Ingres, a prominent French painter, is known for his precise and meticulous approach to portraiture. This work exemplifies his masterful use of line and form to capture the sitter's likeness with elegance and precision.