Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres
(1780-1867)

Monsieur de Norvins, 1811-12

The sitter was the Chief of Police in
Napoleonic Rome (1810-14). A bust,
perhaps representing Napoleon's son,
was originally included at the top left.
This detail was painted over, presumably
after the fall of Napoleon. As the oil
paint has become more translucent
over time, it has re-emerged as a
ghostly presence.

Oil on canvas laid down on wood

NG3291. Bought, 1918