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Ingres and the Moderns at Musée Ingres, Montauban

exhibition · 2026-04-23

The exhibition 'Ingres et les modernes' was held at the Musée Ingres in Montauban, France, from July 3 to October 4, 2009. The show explored the influence of Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres on modern and contemporary artists. A review by Anaël Pigeat appeared in art press no. 360 (October 2009), quoting Michel Butor's 1982 'Ballade sur Ingres', which humorously apologizes to Ingres for the liberties taken with his legacy. The exhibition likely included works by modernists who reinterpreted Ingres's neoclassical style, though specific artists or works are not detailed in the source.

Key facts

  • Exhibition 'Ingres et les modernes' at Musée Ingres, Montauban
  • Dates: July 3 to October 4, 2009
  • Reviewed by Anaël Pigeat in art press no. 360 (October 2009)
  • Michel Butor's 1982 poem 'Ballade sur Ingres' quoted
  • Focus on Ingres's influence on modern and contemporary art

Entities

Artists

  • Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres
  • Michel Butor

Institutions

  • Musée Ingres
  • art press

Locations

  • Montauban
  • France

Sources