Ingres and his Critics

Focusing on the period from Ingres' 1834 renunciation of the Salon to his influential 1855 retrospective, this book explores his critical writing and journalism within the dynamic mid-nineteenth century Paris art scene. It highlights how Ingres navigated his career by balancing his Academy connections with innovative presentation methods, such as single-artist exhibitions and illustrated monographs, ultimately distancing himself from the contentious artistic establishment of the time.