The Turkish Patrol
The Met
Artist: Alexandre-Gabriel Decamps(French, Paris 1803–1860 Fontainebleau)
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 29 1/4 x 36 3/8 in. (74.3 x 92.4 cm)
Credit Line: Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Collection, Bequest of Catharine Lorillard Wolfe, 1887
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Men on horseback and running move through a narrow, sunlit street
Detailed Description
The painting depicts a scene of a group of men moving through a narrow, sunlit street. The perspective is slightly elevated, looking down the street. On the right, a tall, light-colored building with a wooden balcony and ornate carvings extends upwards, casting a shadow over the lower part of the street. To the left, a series of arches and darker buildings recede into the background, forming an urban environment. In the center, a white horse with a rider moves from left to right. The rider wears a red jacket, a white turban, and holds a rifle. Several men on foot accompany the horse, some running ahead and some behind. They are dressed in various robes and turbans, in colors such as dark blue, green, and white, with some wearing red sashes. Many carry long rifles or swords. The figures are depicted in active motion, with limbs extended and clothing flowing. Dust appears kicked up by their movement. The overall color palette is dominated by warm earthy tones, with strong contrasts between sunlit walls and deep shadows.
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