A Man from the Middle East in the Artist's Studio
The Met
Artist: Auguste-Xavier Leprince(French, Paris 1799–1826 Nice)
Date: ca. 1823–26
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 12 7/8 x 9 5/8 in. (32.7 x 24.4 cm)
Credit Line: The Whitney Collection, Gift of Wheelock Whitney III, and Purchase, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. McVeigh, by exchange, 2003
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A bearded man in a white turban and reddish-brown robe sits in a dim room with a bust
Detailed Description
A vertical image depicts a man seated in a dimly lit, dark room. The man, positioned slightly right of center, faces towards the right with his gaze directed forward. He has a full, dark beard and mustache. He wears a white turban with a visible red cap underneath, and a long, flowing, reddish-brown robe that covers most of his body. His right arm is bent, with his hand resting near his chin, and his elbow propped on a tall, light brown wooden block or crate to his right. His left hand rests in his lap. His feet, clad in dark shoes and white socks, are visible at the bottom edge of the image. To the left of the man, a light-colored bust, depicting a head and shoulders, rests on a dark wooden table. On the table, to the left of the bust, are a few stacked books and some papers. Below the table, leaning against it, is a large, rectangular object, possibly a canvas or board, with a light green surface. The background wall is a dark, muted green or brown. A faint, dark rectangular shape, possibly a framed picture, is visible on the wall behind the man's head. The primary light source appears to come from the upper left, illuminating the man's face, turban, and the bust, while the rest of the room remains in shadow. The overall color palette is dominated by deep browns, greens, and the muted reddish-brown of the man's robe.
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