Jean-Joseph Fournier 1815

This pencil drawing, titled "L'Amitie," depicts a man in a coat with a relaxed and casual expression. Created in 1815 by the renowned French artist Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres, the portrait showcases the artist's characteristic use of line and detail. Ingres was a leading figure in the Neoclassical movement, known for his emphasis on precise draftsmanship and idealized beauty. This drawing, while lacking the grand scale of his later paintings, demonstrates Ingres's early mastery of portraiture.