Unknown (French School)
| Artist Name | Unknown (French School) |
|---|---|
| Title | Portrait of Man Cleaning Sword |
| Description | This impressive Victorian French Orientalist oil painting is attributed to an artist from the French School. It was painted in 1882 and is indistinctly signed. The composition is of a seated man in profile, a white cloth wrapped around his waist and covering his legs and a white scarf tied around his head and dark curly hair. he is gazing downwards as he cleans his sword, the edge glinting. He is surrounded by rich drapes, a gold one behind him, beautifully accentuating his muscular anatomy. Some areas of the tent are in shadows but the light is coming in from the left and beautifully illuminating his face, arm and wrap and sword edge as well as the golden background. A richly patterned rung is beneath his feet and an octagonal shield hangs to the right. As well as the gorgeous textures and vibrant colours, the brushwork, especially on his white wrap and shadowed body is just superb. This is a very attractive Orientalist oil painting by a talented Victorian artist. Indistinctly signed and dated 1882 lower right. |
| Provenance | London estate. |
| Medium | Oil on Canvas |
| Size | 25 x 32 inches |
| Frame | Housed in a gilt frame. Framed size is 39 inches by 32 inches and in good condition. |
| Condition | Good condition. |
| Price | £9000 |
