Old World Portraits
Portrait of an Arab
Hippolyte Lazerges
An evocative profile portrait of a man in traditional North African attire, captured in a moment of contemplative gaze.
Arab Man (Árabe)
Alexandre Cabanel
1850 · Oil Paint, Canvas
An atmospheric 19th-century portrait of a man in traditional attire, rendered with a rich, moody palette by Alexandre Cabanel.
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Where it works
A substantial, grounding work with rich warm-brown color — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Library · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Reads best as a confident vertical anchor
- Walls
- Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
- Color notes
- Rich brown, Charcoal black, Aged gold
About the piece
Created around 1850 by the French academic master Alexandre Cabanel, this oil study captures a man in traditional North African or Middle Eastern dress. The composition is defined by its sophisticated use of light and a restrained, earthy color palette, imbuing the anonymous subject with a quiet dignity and timeless presence.
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