Sketch for "Reception of Emperor Napoleon III and Empress Eugénie by the Kabyle Leaders at Algiers on September 18, 1860"
The Met
Artist: Isidore Pils(French, Paris 1813/15–1875 Douarnenez)
Date: ca. 1862–67
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 25 1/4 x 43 1/4 in. (64.1 x 109.9 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Kenneth Jay Lane, 2017
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A large crowd, two central figures under a tent, colorful flags, and distant mountains
Detailed Description
The image shows a large outdoor gathering of numerous figures under a light blue sky with distant mountains. On the left, a large, dark reddish-brown tent occupies the foreground, its fabric draped and supported by poles. Underneath the tent, two central figures stand. The figure on the left wears a voluminous white dress with a high neckline and a crown or elaborate headpiece. To the right of this figure, a second figure in a dark military-style uniform with gold epaulets, a red sash, and a dark hat with a plume stands facing the crowd. To the right of the tent, and extending across the middle ground, a dense crowd of people is gathered. Many figures are seated or kneeling on the ground in the foreground, while others stand behind them. The crowd wears diverse attire, with many figures in white or light-colored robes, turbans, and head coverings. Some figures also wear red sashes or hats. Behind the standing crowd, several tall poles display colorful flags in shades of red, orange, green, and light blue, which flutter against the sky. In the far background, light blue mountains rise under a pale sky, and a faint structure is visible in the distance on the right. The overall color palette is earthy, with warm browns, reds, and whites dominating the figures, contrasted with the cooler blues of the sky and mountains.
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