Cover of Ingres

Ingres

Narrated by James Hill

Studies in World Art, Book 37

Released
March 1, 2019
Length
10 mins
Format
Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher
Cv Publications
The Louvre's latest Ingres exhibition offers a comprehensive look at the artist's work, providing a wealth of information about his artistic achievements. However, it leaves unresolved the intriguing mystery of Ingres’ personality, highlighting his complex character as both a traditional bourgeois and a rebellious figure in 19th-century art. Like Caravaggio, he remains an enigmatic presence, continually surprising and challenging expectations with his enduring relevance.

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