Jean Dominique INGRES Signed Autograph Letter Apotheosis of Homer 1866

  

Jean Dominique INGRES - Signed autograph letter - The Apotheosis of Homer 1866. Signed autograph letter, Paris July 27, 1866, 1 page in-8, monogrammed D.

The letter relates to his work The Apotheosis of Homer exhibited at the Brussels Salon of 1866, which was the 20th edition of the Salon, a periodic exhibition of works by living artists initiated by the Royal Society. The Apotheosis of Homer, a very large work whose composition is based on the former ceiling of the Louvre, which became a painting at the Luxembourg Museum, but had received considerable developments in its new form.

Purity of lines, arrangement of masses, character and style; art critics of the time described it as "one of the most perfect productions of the master. Rédaction, "Exhibition of Fine Arts," L'Indépendance belge, no 225, ?] I have reflected on the desire you have kindly expressed to see my drawing of Homer exhibited in Brussels, and I willingly agree with your opinion if you think this work would be well received by our neighbors to the North. I therefore leave it to you to make the proposal if you consider it appropriate. I trust your judgment completely in this matter.

I am happy for the opportunity that has brought me the great pleasure of your kind visit, which has once again given me your solid and good friendship, which I assure you is fully reciprocated by your devoted and old friend. Do not hesitate to contact me for any questions.