Mrs. Charles Badham
1816
Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres created this elegant portrait during his stay in Rome in 1816, a period when he made a living sketching wealthy travelers on their Grand Tour. Mrs. Charles Badham sits poised in a fashionable bonnet and heavy shawl, looking every bit the sophisticated tourist. Behind her, Ingres lightly sketched the Roman skyline, featuring an obelisk that hints at the famous Piazza del Popolo. Even in this study, you can see the master's incredible attention to the folds of fabric and the delicate curls of her hair.
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