By the Tomb of the Prophet

Albert Pinkham Ryderafter 1882

Delaware Art Museum
Wilmington, DE, United States

In 1882 Ryder visited Tangier in North Africa, an experience that probably inspired him to paint this scene. Small in size and painted with many layers of glazes, the painting is typical of Ryder's unique approach.

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Title: By the Tomb of the Prophet
Creator Lifespan: 1847/1917
Creator Nationality: American
Creator Gender: Male
Creator Death Place: Elmhurst, NY
Creator Birth Place: New Bedford, MA
Date: after 1882
Physical Dimensions: w11.4375 x h5.8125 in (Complete)
Painter: Albert Pinkham Ryder
Credit Line: Acquired through the George I. Speer Bequest, 1968
Provenance: Photograph and digital image © Delaware Art Museum. Not for reproduction or publication.
Type: Paintings
Rights: Photograph and digital image © Delaware Art Museum. Not for reproduction or publication.
External Link: http://emuseum.delart.org:8080/emuseum/view/objects/asitem/items$0040:6591
Medium: Oil on canvas

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Albert Pinkham Ryder Modern art Oil paint Tonalism