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Prayer at the Sultans Tomb; Le Tombeau des Kalifes a Brousse, 1878 (oil on canvas)
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Prayer at the Sultans Tomb; Le Tombeau des Kalifes a Brousse, 1878 (oil on canvas)
827287 Prayer at the Sultans Tomb; Le Tombeau des Kalifes a Brousse, 1878 (oil on canvas) by Gerome, Jean Leon (1824-1904); 59.6x84.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Prayer at the Sultans Tomb; Le Tombeau des Kalifes a Brousse. Jean Leon Gerome (1824-1904). Oil on canvas. Painted circa 1878. 59.6 x 84.5cm.); Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright
Media ID 23663022
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1870s 1878 Academi Academic Art Academic School Academic Style Accessories Bare Feet Bare Foot Barefoot Behaviour Belief Bookshelf Coffin Dark Decorative Technique Eastern Face To Face Facial Hair Facing Feet Foot Funerary Gerome Gesture Gesturing Grave Green Colour Hand Gesture Hand Movement Hand Raised Headscarf Inscribed Interaction Jean Leon Gerome Mature Mature Adult Mature Man Mature Men Maturity Middle Aged Negative Concept Olden Time One Man Only Outer Garment Personal Accessory Pose Posed Posing Quiet Quietly Respect Respectful Robe Small Group Small Group Of Objects Sultan Sultanate Temperament Three Objects White Color Worshiping Worshipping 19th Century European Art Accessory Artist French Bearded French Art French Artist Headwear Mortality Positive Concepts
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Prayer at the Sultans Tomb; Le Tombeau des Kalifes a Brousse, 1878" is a captivating oil painting by Jean Leon Gerome. The artwork, measuring 59.6x84.5 cm, captures a moment of deep reverence and spirituality. In this nineteenth-century masterpiece, Gerome skillfully depicts a solitary man in prayer within the grandeur of an ancient tomb. The man's headscarf and bare feet signify his respect for the sacred space he occupies. With eyes closed and hands raised in devotion, he engages in intimate communication with a higher power. The artist's meticulous attention to detail is evident throughout the composition. From the intricate decorative technique to the carefully posed figure, every element contributes to the overall narrative of religious worship and contemplation. Gerome's use of dark tones creates an atmosphere of solemnity while highlighting the man's white garments against the backdrop of green hues. This contrast emphasizes his presence as he stands amidst three objects: a bookshelf filled with knowledge, a bag symbolizing worldly possessions left behind during prayer, and an inscription on stone reminding us of our own mortality. Through this powerful image, Gerome invites viewers to reflect on their own beliefs and behaviors towards faith. It serves as both a historical testament to nineteenth-century European artistry and as an enduring reminder that prayer transcends time and culture. This print from Fine Art Finder allows us to appreciate Gerome's artistic mastery while immersing ourselves in this poignant scene of devotion.
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