Stunningly FRAMED Eugene DELACROIX Print JEWISH BRIDE In TANGIER 21 X 25" EUC

Description: Considered both the last of the Old Masters and the Father of painting's Romantic School, Eugène Delacroix was keenly interested in both Greek and Roman cultures ( which he saw reflected in the long, white costumes of the Arabic people in France's North African possessions), and in the then-burgeoning school of Orientalism. Originally intending to portray the " exoticism" and passion of the Arab world, the artist traveled to Morocco and Algiers - and quickly butted up against Muslim strictures against figurative imagery in general, and women posing for male artists in particular. Hence, the world has been blessed with many extraordinary depictions of the vibrant and colorful Jewish enclaves of Notth Africa in the early to mid 1830s. This exquisite , lushly detailed image in black, white and all shades and tones of crimson portrays the " exoticism" ( seen through the lens of European male privilege of the time, of course) of a young Jewish woman in nineteenth century Algiers as she embarks on her life's journey as a young bride. Culturally defined as he was, Delacroix was still a consummate artist, and has managed to portray not only the young woman's beauty , but her interior excitement, fear, intelligence, self-possession and possible regret. Surrounded by his absolutely brilliant treatment of the elaborate shapes and patterns of the region, the portrait is an unforgettable portrayal of a young woman on the brink of her destiny in a lushly romantic , bygone time and place. Elevated by its placement an expansive, ( 21x 25") statement frame in a slightly distressed pale slate blue wood, the gorgeous , atmospheric work brings history, adventure and culture to your collection or display. Both image and frame are in EUC, with no apparent chips, cracks, stains, fading, moisture, insect damage or other condition issues. Hanging hardware is attached to the back. Imposing, collectible wall piece ships USPS Ground Advantage from Los Angeles. *** Frame measures approximately 21x25;" image is roughly 9x12." Picture is behind glass. Piece is signed in the plate, although signature is partially obscured by the mat.

Price: 65 USD

Location: Los Angeles, California

End Time: 2025-01-13T17:52:34.000Z

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