Falcon Hunt ('Algeria Remembered')
1874
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland
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Artist
Eugène Fromentin
Eugène Fromentin (1820–1876) was a French artist, born in La Rochelle.
See the richer artist page1874
oil
canvas
From the collection of National Gallery of Ireland
Dominant colour
Falcon Hunt ('Algeria Remembered') is a 1874 oil by Eugène Fromentin, a Orientalism work, depicting Hunting, held at National Gallery of Ireland.
This painting shows a group of people on horseback, dressed in traditional Middle Eastern clothing, riding through a desert landscape. The horses are brown and white, and the riders are wearing turbans and robes. In the distance, you can see a body of water and some greenery. The painting has a lot of detail, with intricate patterns on the riders' clothing and the horses' saddles. The colors are muted, with shades of brown, beige, and blue dominating the palette. The overall effect is one of serenity and calmness. If you're interested in learning more about this style of painting, you might want to look up the work of Eugène Fromentin, the artist who created this piece.
Eugène Fromentin (1820–1876) was a French artist, born in La Rochelle.
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