A Man from the Middle East in the Artist's Studio

Auguste-Xavier Leprince

Created:
Movement:
1826
Romanticism
key Notes:
Orientalist depiction, artist's studio setting
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Dimensions:
12 7/8 x 9 5/8 in. (32.7 x 24.4 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Expert
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story of the work:

"A Man from the Middle East in the Artist's Studio," created by Auguste-Xavier Leprince in 1826, depicts a figure from the Middle East within the intimate setting of an artist's studio, reflecting the fascination with exoticism prevalent in 19th-century European art. The painting is notable for its detailed representation of cultural attire and the interplay of light and shadow, characteristic of Leprince's style, although specific details regarding its provenance and exhibition history remain largely unknown.

Description of the work:

"A Man from the Middle East in the Artist's Studio," created by Auguste-Xavier Leprince in 1826, features a figure dressed in traditional Middle Eastern attire, set against a backdrop of an artist's studio filled with various artistic tools and materials. The use of oil on canvas allows for rich color and texture, highlighting the intricate details of the subject's clothing and the atmospheric quality of the studio environment.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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A Man from the Middle East in the Artist's Studio