19th-Century French School, Portrait Of A Gentleman In A Fez

19th-Century French School, Portrait Of A Gentleman In A FezAn accomplished late 19th century portrait of an older North African gentleman wearing a yellow jacket and a red fez. Its painted with expression and was possibly intended as a study in advance of a larger work. During the 19th century, it became popular for artists from the West to travel to North Africa to study its sights, vibrant colours, and scenery. As a result, a new genre was born, which was referred to as Orientalism. The portrait is signed

100 achieved for ‘A young girl in an interior’ at Sotheby’s in 1989

He’s probably wearing a waistcoat under his suit jacket and may also carry a pocket watch

We discovered it in Sweden but it’s possible that it could be of British origin

Size 21½” x 18” / 55cm x 46cm

stained glass windows

is known for his restful landscapes - particularly of views in the Svendborg area

000 achieved for ‘Tranquility’ at Sotheby’s in 2000

This fine society lady sat for Edgar Boutry in 1885 - perhaps to celebrate her wedding given the prominence of her rings

The painting depicts a scene from Greek and Roman mythology - specifically the abduction of Phoebe and Hilaeira

564 achieved for ‘Kahire’den’ in 2015

Frame with some age-related wear as you would expect

There’s an understated beauty to this gentle Danish painting and it captures a glimpse into everyday rural life