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"In the desert" (Sahara & Sahel)

Eugene Fromentin

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A desert scene painted in soft, amber tones beneath a vast evening sky. Two horse riders stand against the setting sun, while a small group of figures rest and converse nearby on the open plain. The composition belongs to Fromentin’s mature period and reflects his travels across Algeria.

Eugene Fromentin (1820–1876) was a French painter and writer associated with the Orientalist movement. Trained under Louis Cabat, he first visited Algeria in 1846, a journey that profoundly shaped his artistic vision. His paintings combine ethnographic detail with lyrical atmosphere, portraying the landscapes and people of North Africa with remarkable sensitivity.

This work relates closely to Fromentin’s written reflections in "Sahara & Sahel", published posthumously in 1879. In both image and text, he traced the same landscapes of Algeria with an eye for atmosphere and human presence. The illustrated edition, printed in 900 copies, is also part of our collection.

Item Details

Reference: #PA235

Creator

Eugene Fromentin
Dimensions

H 26.5 cm x W 27 cm x D 5 cm
Weight

1 kg

Place of origin

France (Orientalist – Algeria)
Condition

Excellent
Package

COC Box/Bag

Period / Date

1871
Materials & Techniques

Oil on Panel