Study for the Apotheosis of Homer, Homer's feet

'Study for the Apotheosis of Homer, Homer's feet' is a detailed exploration by Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres into an integral part of a larger masterwork ('The Apotheosis of Homer'). Rooted in the aesthetics of Neoclassicism, Ingres's study dissects Homer's representation and includes careful detailing of the iconic character's feet. It is not a portrait per se, but rather a preparatory work dealing with a specific portion of Homer's body. This deepens our understanding of the comprehensive thought process that informs the coherent, grand symmetrical composition of the full-scale painting featuring a coronation and homage ceremony to Homer, housed in the Louvre.