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Jean-Léon Gérôme

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  • Phryne Before the Areopagus, 1861, Oil on canvas, 80 x 128 cm, Kunsthalle Hamburg

    Phryne Before the Areopagus, 1861, Oil on canvas, 80 x 128 cm, Kunsthalle Hamburg

    Was set in ancient Greece, this painting reflects Orientalist themes of female nudity and exoticism, as Gérôme often used similar techniques and perspectives in his depictions of "Oriental" women. The painting's focus on the female form and its voyeuristic gaze align with Orientalist tropes.
  • The Muezzin Calling to Prayer, 1866, Oil on canvas, 80 x 63.5 cm , Joslyn Art Museum, Omaha, Nebraska

    The Muezzin Calling to Prayer, 1866, Oil on canvas, 80 x 63.5 cm , Joslyn Art Museum, Omaha, Nebraska

    A scene of Islamic religious practice, focusing on the call to prayer. The painting presents a Western view of Islamic rituals and the role of the muezzin in Muslim society.
  • The Snake Charmer, 1870, Oil on canvas, 0.84 x 1.22 m, Clark Art Institute, Williamstown.

    The Snake Charmer, 1870, Oil on canvas, 0.84 x 1.22 m, Clark Art Institute, Williamstown.

    Significance Exemplifies Orientalist themes of exoticism and mystery, depicting a snake charmer in a Middle Eastern setting. The painting's detailed realism and voyeuristic perspective are characteristic of Gérôme's work.
  • Prayer in the Mosque,1871, Oil on canvas, 1.42 x 2.08 m, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.

    Prayer in the Mosque,1871, Oil on canvas, 1.42 x 2.08 m, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.

    Significance Captures a scene of religious devotion in a mosque, while also highlighting the architectural details and cultural practices of the Islamic world. The painting's meticulous detail and ethnographic approach are typical of Orientalist art.
  • The Carpet Merchant, c. 1887, Oil on canvas, 65.1 x 81.3 cm Minneapolis Institute of Art

    The Carpet Merchant, c. 1887, Oil on canvas, 65.1 x 81.3 cm Minneapolis Institute of Art

    A group of men are examining carpets in a bustling Middle Eastern marketplace. The scene is filled with vibrant colors, intricate patterns, and detailed depictions of everyday life.)