Luigi Calamatta

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Private Collection

portrait

amateur sketch

facial expression drawing

light pencil work

pencil sketch

charcoal drawing

portrait reference

male-portraits

pencil drawing

sketch

portrait drawing

facial study

digital portrait

This is a portrait of Luigi Calamatta, a noted Italian engraver, drawn in pencil by Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres. Ingres, known for his Neoclassical style, captured Calamatta's likeness with precision, focusing on the subject's strong features and detailed attire. Calamatta is depicted in a relaxed pose, holding an easel in his hand, highlighting his profession. The drawing's simple composition and subtle shading create a timeless, elegant portrait that showcases Ingres' masterful technical skill.