Charles Thévenin, after Ingres by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, is a refined example of draftsmanship rendered entirely in graphite. Created sometime between 1817 and 1899, this drawing represents a critical engagement with the influential artistic style of Ingres, the preeminent figure of French Neoclassicism.
The medium, graphite, underscores the academic rigor typical of art education in France during the nineteenth century. Drawings derived from established masters were standard pedagogical exercises, allowing artists like Thévenin to meticulously study classical composition and purity of line. The careful application of graphite demonstrates a commitment to precise form and shadow, key characteristics often associated with Ingres’s technique. While Ingres himself elevated drawing to an art form separate from preparatory sketches, this piece exemplifies the continued dedication to draftsmanship inherent in his enduring legacy.
This drawing, classified simply as a drawing, reflects the deep reverence held for Ingres's meticulous style well into the late 19th century. Its creation as a copy reinforces the wide dissemination and influence of Ingres’s compositions across Europe. The work is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art, serving as a material record of academic artistic transmission. Today, high-quality images and prints of many similar works, often available in the public domain, continue to be utilized for educational and critical study, mirroring the original function of this academic drawing.
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