The Great Pyramid, Giza

Adrien Dauzats

Created:
Movement:
1839
Romanticism
key Notes:
Orientalist landscape, architectural grandeur
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Dimensions:
16 7/8 × 13 in. (42.9 × 33 cm)
medium:
Oil on canvas
Difficulty:
Expert
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The Great Pyramid, Giza by Adrien Dauzats

Adrien Dauzats (1804–1868) was a French painter known for his detailed landscapes and architectural scenes. His painting, The Great Pyramid, Giza, created in 1839, exemplifies his fascination with exotic locales and historical architecture, rendered in oil on canvas. This work captures the grandeur of the ancient Egyptian monument, reflecting the 19th-century European interest in Orientalism and the exploration of distant cultures. Dauzats' meticulous attention to detail and atmospheric use of light contribute to the painting's evocative portrayal of the pyramid's monumental scale and historical significance. The painting is significant for its role in documenting early 19th-century perceptions of Egypt, contributing to the broader Romantic movement's fascination with the ancient world. Dauzats' work remains an important example of how art can bridge cultural and historical understanding through visual representation.

Description of the work:

The Great Pyramid, Giza by Adrien Dauzats

Painted in 1839, "The Great Pyramid, Giza" by Adrien Dauzats is an oil on canvas work that captures the grandeur of the ancient Egyptian monument with a focus on realistic detail and atmospheric perspective. The artwork exemplifies the Romantic style, emphasizing the sublime and the exotic allure of the Egyptian landscape.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Metropolitan Museum of Art

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The Great Pyramid, Giza