Portrait of Charles-Joseph-Laurent Cordier 1811

Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres's "Portrait of Charles-Joseph-Laurent Cordier" from 1811, currently housed in the Louvre, Paris, is a masterful example of Neoclassical portraiture. Ingres, renowned for his precise lines and attention to detail, captures Cordier's likeness with remarkable clarity. The painting's composition is simple yet elegant, emphasizing Cordier's dignified presence through his formal attire and focused gaze. The muted palette and smooth brushstrokes contribute to the portrait's timeless and austere quality, reflecting the Neoclassical ideals of order and reason.