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Jean-Léon Gérôme19th Century Antique Landscape Oil Painting On Canvas with Antique Frame 1850sCirca 1850
Circa 1850
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Provenance:
Property from an American Private Collection
John Beard Jackson, Pittsburgh (1845-1908, 'one of the best known men of Pittsburgh', served in many roles including: President of the Fidelity Title and Trust Company, former President of the Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce, and the State Bankers' Association)
Private Collection, Pittsburgh, PA
Sothebys London, October 2022
Description:
Jean-Léon Gérôme (1824-1904) was a renowned French painter and sculptor who played a significant role in the 19th-century art scene. He was known for his meticulous attention to detail, academic style, and historical and Orientalist subjects. Gérôme’s works were highly sought after during his lifetime and continue to captivate art enthusiasts to this day.
One of Gérôme’s notable oil paintings on canvas is titled “Afternoon Along The Nile.” This particular artwork measures 14″ in height and 22″ in width, showcasing Gérôme’s ability to create intricate details within a relatively small space. The painting portrays a serene scene along the Nile river, capturing a tranquil moment in the heat of the afternoon.
In “Afternoon Along The Nile,” Gérôme skillfully depicts the reflection of houses and horses as they gather near the riverbank to drink water. The composition is set from a distance, allowing the viewer to observe the scene from afar. Despite this distant viewpoint, Gérôme’s attention to detail remains intact, revealing his remarkable skill in capturing the delicate features and anatomical precision of the horses.
The painting exudes a sense of warmth and stillness, embodying the essence of a hot afternoon in an Egyptian landscape. Gérôme’s mastery of light and shadow is evident in the way he portrays the sunlight reflecting off the water and illuminating the surrounding elements. The artist’s careful rendering of the houses, horses, and the play of light on the water’s surface adds depth and realism to the composition.
Gérôme’s choice of subject matter and meticulous execution in “Afternoon Along The Nile” reflects his fascination with Orientalist themes. During his career, he frequently visited and drew inspiration from the Middle East, particularly Egypt. His works often showcased scenes from everyday life, historical events, and architectural wonders of the region.
Overall, “Afternoon Along The Nile” stands as a testament to Jean-Léon Gérôme’s artistic talent and his ability to create engaging and visually captivating compositions. The painting’s distant viewpoint combined with Gérôme’s attention to detail brings forth a sense of tranquility while immersing the viewer in the scorching heat of an Egyptian afternoon.
Collections holding paintings by Gerome include the following museums:
Joslyn Art Museum: "The Muezzin, 1866"
Walters Art Museum: "On the Desert, before 1867," "The Death of Caesar, 1867," "The Duel After the Masquerade, version of 1859," "Diogenes, 1860," "The Christian Martyrs’ Last Prayer, 1863," "A Roman Slave Market, c. 1884," and more.
Metropolitan Museum of Art: "Bashi-Bazouk, 1868–1869," "Bashi-Bazouk, 1869," "Prayer in the Mosque, 1871."
Haggin Museum: "The Horse Market, 1867," "The Standing Bearer, Unfolding the Holy Flag, 1876," "The Saddle Bazaar, Cairo, 1883."
Milwaukee Art Museum: "The Two Majesties, 1883."
Israel Museum: "The Wailing Wall, 1880."
Hermitage Museum: "Slave Market in Ancient Rome, c. 1884."
Qatar Museums Authority: "Femme circassienne voilée, 1876."
Columbus Museum of Art: "Souvenir of Achéres, 1903."
Saint Louis Art Museum: "The Tryst (exterior), after 1840," "The Tryst (interior), after 1840."
The National Gallery, London: "Portrait of Claude-Armand Gérôme (brother of the artist), 1848."
Fitzwilliam Museum: "Portrait of Claude-Armand Gérôme (brother of the artist), c.1848."
Musée des Augustins: "Anacreon, Bacchus, and Eros, 1848."
Art Institute of Chicago: "Portrait of a Woman, 1848."
Petit Palais, Paris: "La République, 1848–1849."
Dahesh Museum of Art: "Michelangelo Being Shown the Belvedere Torso, 1849."
Princeton University Art Museum: "Napoleon in Egypt, c. 1863."
Jean-Léon Gérôme's legacy continues through his captivating works, which are cherished in prominent museums and private collections around the world.
- Creator:Jean-Léon Gérôme (1824 - 1904, French)
- Creation Year:Circa 1850
- Dimensions:Height: 14 in (35.56 cm)Width: 22 in (55.88 cm)
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- Condition:Artwork: 22" x 14" captures serene Nile river scene. Antique frame: 32" x 23.25", 5" thickness. Gérôme's meticulous attention, skillful light play adds depth, realism. Great condition.
- Gallery Location:Jacksonville, FL
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Jean-Léon Gérôme
One of the most prominent French Academic painters of the 19th century, Jean-Léon Gérôme is today credited with fashioning an entirely new artistic ideology. One of the originators of the Orientalist style, Gérôme was also a stalwart defender of Academic painting, which was waning under the rise of realism and Impressionism. Inspired by the year he spent in Rome with Paul Delaroche in 1834, he developed an insatiable appetite for traveling, and throughout his career, he traveled widely in Turkey, Egypt, and North Africa. His years exploring the Near East inspired his greatest Orientalist works, his Moorish and Turkish bath scenes.
A sculptor as well as a painter, Gérôme’s female figures have the same classical precision of Ingres but are executed with a more pronounced sensuality and realism. Enjoying great popularity and success during his lifetime, he was actively courted and patronized by private collectors and nobility. Today, the majority of Gérôme's works are held in major museums, with very few remaining in private hands.
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