Oedipus and the Sphinx
- Artist
- Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres
- Date
- 1808
- Style
- Neoclassicism
- Genre
- Mythological painting
- Location
- Louvre
'Oedipus and the Sphinx' is a captivating oil-on-canvas mythological painting concocted by the eminent French Neoclassical artist, Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres. As a student piece initiated in 1808 and finished in 1827, the painting eloquently portrays the scene of Oedipus unravelling the Sphinx's enigma. Measuring 189 x 144 cm, this extraordinary work of art is a testament to Ingres' dexterity with oil paints. Since 1878, it has been housed in the esteemed Louvre museum, contributing to its rich collection of Neoclassical art.
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