Portrait of an unknown, since the bust, left profile 1797

This 1797 portrait by Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres depicts an unknown man in profile, showcasing the artist's early mastery of Neoclassical style. The subject's refined features and powdered hair are rendered with meticulous detail, emphasizing the influence of ancient Roman portraiture. The work's simple composition and focus on a single figure are characteristic of Ingres's early style, foreshadowing his later, more refined portraits.