Who painted Andalusia at the Time of the Moors (left side)?

Andalusia at the Time of the Moors (left side) was painted by Eugène Grasset in 1900.

Where can I see Andalusia at the Time of the Moors (left side)?

Andalusia at the Time of the Moors (left side) is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Andalusia at the Time of the Moors (left side)?

Andalusia at the Time of the Moors (left side) is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Andalusia at the Time of the Moors (left side)

Eugène Grasset , 1900

Andalusia at the Time of the Moors (left side) is a print by the Impressionist artist Eugène Grasset. It dates from 1900 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

The text at the bottom reads *"Andalousie au temps des Maures"*—meaning "Andalusia at the time of the Moors"—and lists an address in Paris.

This poster shows a chaotic battle scene with people on horseback fighting. One rider wears a helmet with a big eye design, and another has a flag with a red cross. The sky is dark with swirling clouds, and the colors are mostly blues, reds, and whites.

The text at the bottom reads *"Andalousie au temps des Maures"*—meaning "Andalusia at the time of the Moors"—and lists an address in Paris. This suggests it was made for an 1899–1900 exhibition.

Check out The Cleveland Museum of Art to see this poster in person.

Overview

Created around the turn of the twentieth century, this lithographic poster by Swiss designer Eugène Grasset presents a dramatic tableau of Andalusia under Moorish rule. Executed in the vibrant palette of blues, reds and whites, the composition centers on a tumultuous cavalry clash beneath a storm‑filled sky, framed by decorative lettering that identifies the scene in French.

Subject & Meaning

The image portrays a chaotic battle between mounted figures, one distinguished by a helmet adorned with a stylized eye, another bearing a banner marked by a red cross. By dramatizing a historic confrontation, Grasset evokes the cultural tensions of medieval Spain, reflecting contemporary fascination with exoticized pasts and the romantic allure of Moorish heritage.

Technique & Style

Grasset employed the flat, ornamental aesthetic characteristic of Art Nouveau, using bold outlines and simplified forms to convey movement. The lithographic process allowed for vivid coloration and crisp detail, while the decorative typography integrates seamlessly with the visual narrative, exemplifying the artist’s synthesis of graphic design and fine art.

History & Provenance

Printed for a Parisian exhibition dated 1899–1900, the poster originally advertised the event, as indicated by the address printed beneath the title. It later entered the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art, where it remains part of the institution’s holdings of early modern graphic works.

Artist & collection

Artist

Eugène Grasset

Eugène Samuel Grasset (French pronunciation: ; 25 May 1845 – 23 October 1917) was a Swiss decorative artist who worked in Paris, France in a variety of creative design fields during the Belle Époque.