Portrait of Countess D'Haussonville

Portrait of Countess D'Haussonville by Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres
Artist
Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres
Date
1845
Style
Neoclassicism
Genre
Portrait
Location
Frick Collection
The 'Portrait of Countess D'Haussonville' is a captivating masterpiece by the renowned French artist, Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres. Painted in 1845, during the period of Neoclassicism, this portrait features Countess Louise de Broglie, a highly educated and accomplished member of the prestigious House of Broglie. Ingres skillfully employed a technique using oil on a canvas, to capture the Countess's intellectual prowess and individuality in the painting. Known for her literary works, including historical romance novels and biographical essays, Louise de Broglie was an accomplished figure in her own right, making this Neoclassical portrait an intriguing combination of art and history.

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