Tuesday, May 21, 2024

The Moorish Chief

The Moorish Chief, Eduard Charlemont, 1878
via the Philadelphia Museum of Art
Can you imagine seeing this magnificent fellow in a 5' x 3' painting? One look from those imperious eyes must stop you in your tracks.

This is via Lines and Colors where some of the details are enlarged for our appreciation. There is also some interesting information about the painting itself.
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  1. Jessica Carney9/10/14, 1:03 PM

    I can vouch for this one! It is truly arresting in person.

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  2. Lawrence Hall, HSG9/10/14, 2:40 PM

    Wonderful!

    How sad that this man's great-great-grandchildren are sitting around in knee-pants and slogan tees while hunched over and gazing dully into their little Orwellian telescreens.

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    1. Julie D.9/11/14, 10:25 AM

      I can count on you to never miss a chance to bring us down to earth. :-)

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  3. Kirsten9/10/14, 6:24 PM

    Unrelated I'm sure, but my first thought at seeing this was "Olfan"!

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    1. Julie D.9/11/14, 10:26 AM

      Wow! Great connection ... yes, Olfan! I'd be swooning if he was declaring undying love for me! :-)

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