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Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres, 1852. Creator: Victor Laisne (French, 1825-1897)
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Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres, 1852. Creator: Victor Laisne (French, 1825-1897)
Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres, 1852. This portrait of Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres (1780-1867), one of the most admired painters in France at the time the image was made, is an early example of celebrity photography. Made by Victor Laisne, this print exemplifies his ambitious attempts at commercial paper negative portraiture. Unembellished and direct, the composition portrays Ingres in profile, revealing the upper three-quarters of his figure. Little is known about Laisne and his brief photographic career in the early 1850s. He contributed a number of images of noted artists to an ambitious project-Theophile Silvestres Portraits des artistes vivants et reproductions de leurs principaux ouvrages par la photographie [Portraits of living artists and reproduction of their principal works through photography](1853)
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This print captures the esteemed French painter Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, who was highly revered during his time. Taken in 1852 by Victor Laisne, this portrait is an early example of celebrity photography and showcases Laisne's ambitious foray into commercial paper negative portraiture. The composition of the photograph is simple yet powerful, presenting Ingres in profile and revealing three-quarters of his figure. The unadorned approach allows viewers to focus on the artist's distinguished features and contemplative expression. Although little is known about Laisne and his brief photographic career in the early 1850s, he made significant contributions to a notable project titled "Portraits des artistes vivants et reproductions de leurs principaux ouvrages par la photographie" (Portraits of living artists and reproduction of their principal works through photography) by Theophile Silvestre in 1853. This series aimed to showcase renowned artists alongside their most significant creations using the medium of photography. Preserved as a salted paper print from a paper negative, this remarkable piece now resides at The Cleveland Museum of Art. It stands as a testament to both Ingres' enduring legacy as an influential painter and Laisne's skillful ability to capture the essence of his subjects through photography. This Heritage Art/Heritage Images print offers us a glimpse into history—a moment frozen in time that celebrates artistic excellence while shedding light on the evolving world of early photography.
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