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The president of republic-prince frees Abd-el-Kader, Amboise castle, october 16, 1852.

Ange Tissier

1861

oil

canvas

From the collection of Palace of Versailles

Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

The president of republic-prince frees Abd-el-Kader, Amboise castle, october 16, 1852. is a 1861 oil by Ange Tissier, held at Palace of Versailles.

Who painted this?: Ange Tissier
When & what style?: 1861
Where can I see it?: Palace of Versailles

About this work

This painting shows a group of men in a large room with arches. Some are wearing white robes, and others are in dark military uniforms. One man in a white robe is being helped by another man in a uniform. The background is a big room with arches and a doorway. In the room, there are many people watching the scene. Some are standing, and others are sitting on the floor. The man in the white robe seems to be the main focus of the painting. The room is dimly lit, with light coming from the doorway. This painting is at the Palace of Versailles.

About the artist

Artist

Ange Tissier

Jean-Baptiste-Ange Tissier (6 March 1814, in Paris – 4 April 1876, in Nice) was a French painter in the Romantic style. He was primarily a portraitist and was an official artist of the Second Empire.

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