Odalisque in Grisaille 1824 - 1834

"Odalisque in Grisaille" (1824-1834) by Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres is a captivating example of Neoclassicism, utilizing a monochromatic palette of grays to depict a reclining nude woman in a sensuously languid pose. The intricate details of the woman's anatomy, juxtaposed with the smooth drapes and shadowed background, highlight Ingres's mastery of line and form. This painting, now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, exemplifies the artist's fascination with the idealized female figure and his commitment to classical principles of beauty and composition.