Ursin-Jules Vatinelle 1820

This 1820 pencil drawing by Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres, titled "Ursin-Jules Vatinelle," portrays a young man with a penetrating gaze and a refined demeanor, characteristic of Ingres's Neoclassical style. The artist, known for his precise line work and focus on classical ideals, masterfully captures the sitter's features with delicate yet expressive strokes. The drawing's subtle shading and meticulous attention to detail highlight Ingres's remarkable skill and his influence on the development of portraiture in the 19th century.