The Architect Charles-Victor Famin
1836
While living in Rome, Ingres made a living by drawing portraits of tourists and locals, essentially becoming the 19th-century equivalent of a street photographer. This 1836 sketch of architect Charles-Victor Famin shows off that incredible skill. Look at the intense, direct gaze and the casual crossed arms—it feels like a candid snapshot frozen in graphite. Ingres used delicate pencil strokes to capture the high collar and cravat with such precision that you can almost feel the fabric, proving why he is considered one of the greatest draftsmen in history.
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