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The Moorish Chief
Eduard Charlemont1878
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Philadelphia, United States
Standing in front of an arch that closely resembles the architecture of the Alhambra in Spain, the Moorish chief exudes power and mystery. This painting was probably shown at the Paris Salon exhibition of 1878 with the title Le Gardien du serail (The Harem Guard).
Charlemont was a Viennese artist known primarily for his nudes and portraits. While this subject was unusual for him, it was very popular in Europe at the time.
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Details
- Title: The Moorish Chief
- Creator Lifespan: 1848/1906
- Creator Nationality: Austrian
- Creator Gender: Male
- Creator Death Place: Vienna, Austria
- Creator Birth Place: Vienna, Austria
- Date: 1878
- Physical Dimensions: w38.5 x h59.13 in (Overall)
- Provenance: John G. Johnson Collection, 1917
- Type: Paintings
- Rights: © 2014 Philadelphia Museum of Art. All rights reserved.
- External Link: Philadelphia Museum of Art
- Medium: Oil on panel
- Artist/Maker: Eduard Charlemont, Austrian, 1848 - 1906
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