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Orientalist oil painting with Equestrian subject

Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Orientalist oil painting with Equestrian subject
Continental, Early 20th century
Panel size: Height 21cm, width 32cm
Framed size: Height 30cm, width 40cm, depth 3cm

Drawing upon a desirable Orientalist subject, this cinematic oil on panel painting depicts a group of Arabs resting with their horses at sunset.

On top of a rocky outcrop are three figures accompanied by two horses. The intimately cropped composition combined with the sketched painterly style give a sense of immediacy to the scene, in an almost impressionistic style. The horses too are subjects in their own right, standing proud alongside their riders in a strikingly humane rendering, reflecting the universal admiration of the equestrian subject within the realm of Orientalist art.

The rich colours of this composition are a clear stand-out feature, with the vibrant red and brown hues of the garments and landscape shrouding the figures in a swathe of evening light. The brilliant white details in the piece, such as in the tail of the horse and the spearheads, provide delicate contrasts which draw the eye and bring the scene to life.

Framed in an elegant giltwood and painted frame, the painting is indistinctly signed in the lower left-hand corner.

This tender scene is a beautiful celebration of the Orientalist genre and would make an excellent addition to the collection of anyone interested in Orientalist art.

More Information

Period:	1900-1919
Materials:	Oil on Panel.
Creation Date:	Early 20th Century
Styles / Movements:	Other
Dealer Reference #:	17487
Incollect Reference #:	684634

Dimensions

W.	12.6 in;	H.	8.27 in;
W.	32 cm;	H.	21 cm;

Message from Seller:

Mayfair Gallery is a leading gallery in the field of art and antiques, holding a large collection of unique pieces for sale. The breadth of the gallery’s collection is wide, and includes items from a range of periods, styles and geographical origins, as well as works by famous artists and craftsmen. The main focus of the gallery’s collection is, however, on items produced during the 19th and early 20th century.