Portrait of Princess Letizia Murat c. 1813

Curator: Up next is "Portrait of Princess Letizia Murat," a pencil drawing by Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres. Editor: It's barely there, isn't it? Like a ghost of a princess. Curator: Well, Ingres was known for his precise lines, and this piece, despite its delicate nature, showcases that skill. It’s currently located at the Harvard Art Museums. Editor: It’s interesting how much detail he puts in her face and hair. It makes you wonder what he left out of the chair and dress on purpose. Curator: Perhaps a comment on the fleeting nature of nobility or the idealized image versus reality? Editor: Or maybe he was just tired of drawing ruffles! Either way, the understatement speaks volumes, doesn't it? Curator: Absolutely! It leaves so much to the imagination. Editor: Leaving us to fill in the blanks... I quite like this peek into the process.