Portrait of the Sculptor Lorenzo Bartolini 1820

Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres’s “Portrait of the Sculptor Lorenzo Bartolini” (1820) is a neoclassical portrait that highlights the sitter's strong features and serious demeanor. The artist uses precise lines and subtle shading to create a realistic representation of Bartolini. The dark background further emphasizes the subject, who is positioned in front of a table with a bust and other objects associated with his artistic practice. Ingres, a prominent French painter known for his emphasis on line and form, captures the essence of Bartolini, a renowned Italian sculptor of the early 19th century.