Who painted Algerian Woman?

Algerian Woman was painted by Gustave de Beaucorps in 1854.

Where can I see Algerian Woman?

Algerian Woman is held by Cleveland Museum of Art.

What movement is Algerian Woman?

Algerian Woman is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Algerian Woman

Gustave de Beaucorps , 1854

Algerian Woman is a photography by the Impressionist artist Gustave de Beaucorps. It dates from 1854 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.

Accession no.: 1997.45
Credit line: John L. Severance Fund

About this work

Overview

Algerian Woman is a photograph taken by an amateur photographer, likely to document local attire.

Subject & Meaning

The image features a woman wearing a dark, embroidered veil and silver jewelry, with her face partially shaded. The photograph may have been commissioned or initiated to capture the local costume.

Technique & Style

The photograph exhibits a chiaroscuro effect, with light shaping the subject's face. The image's soft and realistic rendering of light is reminiscent of photographic techniques.

History & Provenance

The photographer, De Beaucorps, studied with Gustave Le Gray in Paris and traveled extensively between 1857 and 1861, capturing images in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.