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Portrait of Louis-François Bertin, also known as "Bertin l'Aîné" (1766-1841)
Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres19th Century
Rmn-Grand Palais
Paris, France, France
Louis-François Bertin was the founder of the Journal des débats, a newspaper supported by King Louis-Philippe. Through the intense expression in this portrait, Ingres captures the image of the triumphant bourgeoisie of 1830. The painting also has a striking realism thanks to its minute detail.
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- Title: Portrait of Louis-François Bertin, also known as "Bertin l'Aîné" (1766-1841)
- Creator: Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres (1780-1867), musée du Louvre
- Date Created: 19th Century
- Physical Dimensions: 116 x 95 cm
- Original Language: French
- Type: Peinture
- Publisher: Rmn-Grand Palais
- Original Source: Paris, musée du Louvre
- Rights: France, Paris, musée du Louvre. Photo © RMN-Grand Palais (musée du Louvre) - Gérard Blot
- External Link: Agence photo de la Réunion des musées nationaux-Grand Palais
- Medium: Oil on canvas
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