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Merchant of Fez, c. 1832 (watercolour over pencil on paper)
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Merchant of Fez, c. 1832 (watercolour over pencil on paper)
987525 Merchant of Fez, c.1832 (watercolour over pencil on paper) by Delacroix, Ferdinand Victor Eugene (1798-1863); 25.5x17 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Merchant of Fez; Marchand de Fez. Ferdinand Victor Eugene Delacroix (1798-1863). Watercolour over pencil on paper. Painted circa 1832. 25.5 x 17cm.); Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright
Media ID 22523324
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1830s 1832 Bare Feet Bare Foot Barefeet Barefoot Behaviour Contemplate Contemplating Contemplation Delacroix Early 19th Century Early Nineteenth Century Eugene Delacroix Feet Ferdinand Victor Eugène Delacroix Foot Legs Apart Mounted On Paper On Paper One Man Only Over Pencil Pensive Romantic Art Romantic Era Romanticism Solemn Temperament Thought Trader Tradesperson Water Color Water Colour Apparel Artist French French Art French Artist Headwear Thinking Tradesman Tradesmen Traditional Costume
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This print showcases Ferdinand Victor Eugene Delacroix's "Merchant of Fez" painting, created around 1832. The artwork, measuring 25.5x17 cm, depicts a solitary tradesman from the Moroccan city of Fez in exquisite detail. Delacroix masterfully combines watercolor and pencil on paper to bring this scene to life. In the image, we see a mid-adult man seated with his legs apart, dressed in traditional attire that reflects his occupation as a merchant. His bare feet rest firmly on the ground as he contemplates deeply, lost in thought. The artist captures every nuance of his pensive expression and solemn posture. Delacroix's work belongs to the Romantic era of French art and exemplifies its characteristic temperament and contemplative nature. Through delicate brushstrokes and vibrant colors, he transports us back to early 19th-century Morocco. This print offers an intimate glimpse into another time and place—a moment frozen in history where one man's thoughts are captured for eternity. It is a testament to Delacroix's skill as a European artist who sought inspiration beyond his own borders. Displayed proudly within someone's private collection today, this artwork continues to evoke curiosity and admiration for both its artistic merit and cultural significance.
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