This exquisite work by Ingres comes from a group of six drawings belonging to the family of Charles Marcotte, one of artist’s closest friends and most important patrons throughout his career.

Ingres drew the portraits of most members of Marcotte's family, including all his children. Indeed, alongside this beautiful work in our July sale, we offer a pair of portraits; one of Marcotte’s daughter, Marie, along with her husband to be, Alexandre Legentil; the two drawings having been executed by Ingres as wedding presents. A further portrait of Marie as a child, this time by Luigi Calamatta, is also featured this July, together creating a fascinating portrait gallery.

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Benjamin Perinnet
International Head of Old Master Drawings
bperonnet@christies.com
020 7389 2272