Arab Market

Louis Tesson

Associated Names
Louis Tesson

Artist, French, 1841 - 1867

This is a painting of an outdoor scene with two figures in front of a traditional Middle Eastern or North African architectural setting. The scene shows a shaded archway where one figure, seated and wearing traditional attire, appears to engage with another figure who is standing. The standing figure is clad in garments typical of regions influenced by Ottoman or Mediterranean styles. The setting includes earthy tones with hints of blue sky above and greenery spilling over a wall. Various objects and merchandise are visible around the seated figure. This painting is in the style of John Frederick Lewis, known for his detailed depictions of Orientalist themes.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Frank Anderson Trapp [1922-2005], Amherst, MA; gift to NGA, 2004.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left in brown ink: Tesson

Wikidata ID

Q64594013

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