Who painted Types Mauresques?

Types Mauresques was painted by Norbert Goeneutte in 1875.

Where can I see Types Mauresques?

Types Mauresques is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Types Mauresques?

Types Mauresques is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Types Mauresques

Norbert Goeneutte , 1875

Types Mauresques is a print by the Impressionist artist Norbert Goeneutte. It dates from 1875 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Types Mauresques is a print created by Norbert Goeneutte in 1875. It is part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a figure in North African attire, likely part of a series exploring cultural dress, as suggested by the title Types Mauresques. The subject is shown with a serious expression, dressed in loose clothing and a turban, resting his hands on a low table.

Technique & Style

Goeneutte employed chiaroscuro, using heavy shading to create depth and accentuate the folds in the figure's clothing. The background is rendered with quick, crisscrossed lines, giving it a rough texture. This technique is characteristic of Goeneutte's work as a realist etcher and illustrator.

Context

As a contributor to the realist movement, Goeneutte's work often engaged with ethnographic subjects. His involvement with Émile Zola's novel La Terre further situates him within the realist tradition of late 19th-century France.