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INGRES JEAN-AUGUSTE: (1780-1867) French Painter. A Painter of History, and a renowned portraitist. ...
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INGRES JEAN-AUGUSTE: (1780-1867) French Painter. A Painter of History, and a renowned portraitist. Acknowledged as the leader of the Neoclassic school in France, he is a precursor of modern art, influencing Picasso, Matisse and other modernists. A.L.S., `Ingres´, one page, small 8vo, n.p., 2nd July 1847, in French. A short note in Ingres hand stating `I hereby authorize Sieur Matthieu to take back on my behalf the 2nd quarter warrant corresponding to the annual indemnity of 1000 fr which the Fine Arts administration has kindly assigned to my project.´ With blank integral leaf. Folded. VG £300-400

