Artwork
Seated Arab with Pipe
Seated Arab with Pipe is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Jean-Léon Gérôme. It dates from 1864 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Seated Arab with Pipe is an etching on laid paper by Jean-Léon Gérôme, created around 1864.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a turbaned man sitting with a pipe, sword by his side, in a relaxed pose. His calm expression suggests contemplation. The simple, monochromatic background focuses attention on the figure.
Technique & Style
The etching exemplifies the Realism movement, characterized by detailed and realistic depictions of everyday life. Gérôme's work is marked by its attention to detail and commitment to representing the subject accurately.
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