The Arab Falconer

Eugène Fromentin

Created:
Movement:
1864
Realism
key Notes:
Orientalist depiction, equestrian elegance
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Dimensions:
42 3/4 x 28 1/2 in. (108.6 x 72.4 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
story of the work:

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The Arab Falconer by Eugène Fromentin

The Arab Falconer, painted by Eugène Fromentin in 1864, is an exemplary work of Orientalist art, a genre that sought to depict the cultures and landscapes of the Middle East and North Africa through a European lens. Fromentin, a French painter and writer, was known for his detailed and romanticized portrayals of North African life, which he experienced firsthand during his travels to Algeria. This painting, executed in oil on canvas, captures the elegance and nobility of a falconer, a subject that reflects both the artist's fascination with Arab culture and the 19th-century European interest in exoticism. Fromentin's work is significant for its contribution to the Orientalist movement, offering a visual narrative that combines both artistic skill and ethnographic curiosity. His paintings are noted for their vivid color palette and dynamic compositions, which convey a sense of movement and life. As a prominent figure in the Orientalist genre, Fromentin's works continue to be studied for their artistic merit and cultural insights.

Description of the work:

The Arab Falconer by Eugène Fromentin

The Arab Falconer, painted by Eugène Fromentin in 1864, is an oil on canvas that exemplifies the Orientalist style, capturing the exotic allure and romanticized vision of the Middle East. The artwork depicts a solitary Arab falconer, highlighting Fromentin's fascination with North African culture and his skillful use of light and color to convey the region's atmosphere.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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The Arab Falconer