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Antique Orientalist Oil Painting Mosque Riverside Nicolas Louis André Prevost

Creator: Nicolas Louis André Prevost
Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

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Antique Orientalist Oil Painting Mosque Riverside Nicolas Louis André Prevost
Antique Swiss Orientalist oil painting of a mosque by the river by Nicolas Louis André Prevost
Swiss, Mid-19th century
Canvas: Height 38cm, width 46cm
Frame: Height 53cm, width 62cm, depth 5cm

Painted by Nicolas Louis André Prevost (Swiss, 1817–1864), a 19th-century artist admired for his Orientalist and landscape compositions, this work depicts a tranquil riverside view dominated by a domed mosque and slender minarets beneath a luminous evening sky. Trained in Switzerland and active during the mid-century, Prevost was influenced by the poetic naturalism of the Swiss Romantic school. His paintings reveal a refined sense of atmosphere, light, and compositional balance, blending architectural clarity with delicate tonal harmony.

In this scene, a mosque and palm trees rise along the riverbank, their silhouettes reflected in the still surface of the Nile. Placed at the centre of the composition, a solitary figure pauses at the shore, while distant hills fade into a veil of cloud and mist. The warm light of sunset softens the scene, giving it radiance and allowing Prevost to capture the stillness of twilight through fine brushwork and colour.

Signed ‘Prevost’ lower right, the painting is and presented in a fine giltwood frame., the painting is preserved in fine condition.

Its lyrical handling of light and atmosphere, together with its serene subject and ability to induce a serene sense of contemplation, make it a great decorative piece and turn it into a fine addition to any collection.

Artist/Maker: Nicolas Louis André Prevost

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	Switzerland
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Oil on canvas.
Creation Date:	Mid 19th Century
Styles / Movements:	Other
Dealer Reference #:	18088
Incollect Reference #:	833443

Dimensions

W.	24.41 in;	H.	20.87 in;	D.	1.97 in;
W.	62 cm;	H.	53 cm;	D.	5 cm;

Message from Seller:

Mayfair Gallery, located in London’s exclusive Mayfair district, specializes in exceptional art and antiques from the 19th and early 20th centuries, featuring works by renowned artists and craftsmen. With a focus on quality and historical importance, our diverse collection unites exquisite pieces that exemplify unparalleled artistry. | jamie@mayfairgallery.com | 44.207.491.3435 |