Narcisse Berchère
French, 1819 - 1891
Narcisse Berchère (1819–1891) was a French painter and engraver known for his Orientalist landscapes and scenes of the Middle East and North Africa. Born in Étampes, France, he studied at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris. His early works featured landscapes of Provence and Spain, but his travels to Egypt, Asia Minor, and the Greek Archipelago greatly influenced his artistic focus.
In 1860, Berchère was appointed as the official artist for the Suez Canal Company and documented the canal’s construction through a series of paintings. His works often depict desert caravans, Egyptian mosques, and bustling Arab markets, marked by vibrant colors and dynamic compositions. His contributions to Orientalist art earned him significant recognition during his lifetime.
In 1860, Berchère was appointed as the official artist for the Suez Canal Company and documented the canal’s construction through a series of paintings. His works often depict desert caravans, Egyptian mosques, and bustling Arab markets, marked by vibrant colors and dynamic compositions. His contributions to Orientalist art earned him significant recognition during his lifetime.
Narcisse Berchère
Antique French Orientalist oil painting of a street scene by Berchère
H 29.53 in W 26.38 in D 3.94 in
$ 27,500
Narcisse Berchère
Orientalist oil painting of a mosque in Cairo by Berchère
H 32.68 in W 27.56 in D 2.76 in
$ 43,750
Narcisse Berchère
Coastal oil painting with a Middle Eastern minaret by Berchère
H 29.13 in W 26.38 in D 3.94 in
$ 40,000
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