Equestrian & Animals
The Qianlong Emperor Hunting
Giuseppe Castiglione
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A Jereed Game in Kağıthane
Luigi Acquarone
1850 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A lively 19th-century scene of the traditional Turkish equestrian sport of jereed, captured with elegant detail and a grand panoramic perspective.
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Where it works
A weightier piece with lively force with softened warm notes — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Library · Study
- Placement
- Reads best above substantial furniture or an open wall
- Walls
- Best with clear wall contrast
- Color notes
- Soft gray, Rich brown, Charcoal black
About the piece
Painted around 1850 by Luigi Acquarone, this captivating oil on canvas depicts a traditional Jereed game in Kağıthane. The work beautifully balances the energetic movement of horsemen in the foreground with a vast, serene landscape under a sweeping blue sky. As a refined piece of Orientalist art, it offers a sophisticated glimpse into the sporting culture of the Ottoman era.
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