L'Exorcisme by André Brouillet. A group of North African musicians in traditional robes and turbans play instruments, including an oud and qanun, over a child lying on a patterned rug in a tiled room.

L'Exorcisme

André Brouillet

1884 · Oil Paint, Canvas

A masterfully detailed 19th-century Orientalist scene depicting a musical ritual within an intricately tiled interior.

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Where it works

A weightier piece with steady character in a warmer tonal register — holds a formal wall with confidence.

Often works in
Library · Study · Living Room
Placement
Reads best above substantial furniture or an open wall
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Benefits from a distinct wall tone
Color notes
Warm beige, Olive green, Soft sage

About the piece

Painted in 1884 by André Brouillet, this captivating work titled 'L'Exorcisme' captures a moment of traditional North African ritual. The scene is rendered with the meticulous detail characteristic of Orientalist painting, focusing on the vibrant geometric patterns of the wall tiles, the varied textures of the figures' garments, and the traditional instruments used to create a powerful atmospheric presence.

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