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Portrait of a Moor with a Red Turban (oil on canvas)
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Portrait of a Moor with a Red Turban (oil on canvas)
989483 Portrait of a Moor with a Red Turban (oil on canvas) by Vernet, Horace (1789-1863); 61x50.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of a Moor with a Red Turban. School of Horace Vernet (1789-1863). Oil on canvas. 61 x 50.8cm.); Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright
Media ID 22523818
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This portrait, titled "Portrait of a Moor with a Red Turban" is an exquisite example of 19th-century French art. Painted by Horace Vernet and measuring 61x50.8 cm, this oil on canvas masterpiece showcases the artist's remarkable skill in capturing the essence and temperament of his subject. The portrait focuses on a single figure, a black Moor adorned with striking jewellry and wearing a vibrant red turban. The man's contemplative gaze and pensive expression suggest deep introspection as he looks away from the viewer. His bearded face exudes solemnity, while his elegant attire adds to the allure of orientalism prevalent during that era. Vernet's academic style shines through in this composition, with meticulous attention to detail evident in every brushstroke. The background serves as an understated yet complementary element against which the moor stands out magnificently. This artwork invites us to contemplate not only its aesthetic beauty but also the complex emotions it evokes within us. It offers a glimpse into another time and place while reminding us of the universality of human experience. As we admire this fine piece of portraiture, we are reminded that art has no boundaries or limitations; it transcends time and culture to connect us all at our core.
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