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Slaves of Fashion

Napoleon has fallen, and David is in exile. His star pupil, Jean-Auguste Ingres, is set to assume the role of first painter of France, but he seems to be a man out of his time

Napoleon has fallen, and David is in exile. His star pupil, Jean-Auguste Ingres, seems set to assume the role of first painter of France.

Ingres's superb portraits and exotic paintings of the nude have made his reputation. But he seems to be a man out of his time, and his career is marked by bitter conflicts.

1 hour, 24 minutes

Credits

RoleContributor
VoiceIan Holm
VoiceMartin Jarvis
IngresAnthony Bate
Amaury-DuvalChristopher Lillicrap
Madame IngresLinda Polan
DelphinePamela Hardman
Eccentric studentMartin Wenner
WriterLeslie Megahey
DirectorLeslie Megahey

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