Arabs Crossing a Ford
The Met
Artist: Eugène Fromentin(French, La Rochelle 1820–1876 Saint-Maurice)
Date: 1873
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on wood
Dimensions: 20 x 24 1/2 in. (50.8 x 62.2 cm)
Credit Line: Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Collection, Bequest of Catharine Lorillard Wolfe, 1887
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Figures on horseback and foot cross a shallow river, mountains, and trees under a cloudy sky
Detailed Description
A group of figures, some on horseback and some on foot, crosses a body of water, likely a river or stream, in a mountainous landscape. The overall color palette is muted, dominated by earthy browns, greens, and blues, with a cloudy sky. In the foreground, the water is shallow, revealing the riverbed. On the left, several figures and horses are partially submerged. One figure in blue pants and a light-colored top carries a bundle on their back, wading through the water. A light-colored horse, viewed from behind, with a rider, is positioned behind them. To the right of this group, a figure in a red top and white head covering rides a brown horse, moving towards the right. Another figure on a dark horse follows closely behind. In the mid-ground, a prominent white horse, viewed from the front, is ridden by a figure in light-colored clothing and a head covering, with a red saddle blanket. This horse is rearing slightly as it moves through the water, facing towards the right. Further to the right and deeper in the water, several smaller figures are visible, also appearing to be wading or on horseback. The background features a rugged, mountainous terrain. A large, grey-brown mountain dominates the right side of the background, with smaller hills and dense green foliage extending across the middle. The sky above is overcast, with patches of lighter blue and grey clouds. Trees and bushes line the banks of the river on both sides, particularly on the left.
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