UN VIOLON D’INGRES

Literally: Ingres’s violin

Best equivalent: A hobby

Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres was a French artist from the 19th century. In addition to painting, he enjoyed playing the violin and was quite a good musician. By extension, anyone who passionately pursues an activity besides a professional career has a Violon d’Ingres.

See you tomorrow for the letter J, part of the A to Z challenge!