Portrait of Auguste Francois Talma, Ensign, nephew of the tragedian Talma 

"Portrait of Auguste Francois Talma, Ensign, nephew of the tragedian Talma," is a portrait by Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres, renowned for his Neoclassical style. The painting depicts the young Auguste Francois Talma, nephew of the famous French actor François-Joseph Talma, in a formal pose, emphasizing the sharp lines and detail characteristic of Ingres's work. The subject's attire and the meticulous rendering of his features highlight the precision and elegance that defined Ingres's artistic approach. The work exemplifies the artist's early focus on portraiture, later to be complemented by his iconic depictions of historical figures and mythological themes.