Word: montauban
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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JEAN AUGUSTS DOMINIQUE INGRES, a rare look at the work of a conservative 19th century (1780-1867) French master who was never fully appreciated in the U.S. during his lifetime. The Ingres Museum in his native Montauban has combed its collection of 4,000 paintings and drawings, sent over 53 of the master's finest: 16 religious scenes, landscapes and portraits, 37 delicate drawings of prancing nude dancers, a Madonna-like head, a ragged Roman beggar, a man playing cards. All show Ingres' love of classic line and precise detail. One of his mannered best: a pencil drawing...