Jean-Léon Gérôme was a French painter and sculptor in the style now known as academicism. The range of his oeuvre included historical painting, Greek mythology, Orientalism, portraits, and other subjects, bringing the academic painting tradition to an artistic climax. View Artist Collection
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About Riders Crossing the Desert JeanLeonGerome Orientalist Art Painting
“Riders Crossing the Desert” painted by the famous Orientalist artist Jean Leon Gerome, is an admirable proof of his excellent ability to portray simple subject matter in an exceptionally detailed and attractive manner. This intensely evocative work captures a moment on a hot day in the implacable brightness of the Egyptian sun, as a group of riders, seemingly undeterred by the adverse conditions, stoically traverses the vastness of the desert against the backdrop of a range of barren hills. With great mastery and a director's eye for narrative, Gérôme evokes the utter stillness and loneliness of the desert air. The heat is made palpable to the viewer through the bright sun on the riders’ brightly coloured robes.
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Riders Crossing the Desert - Jean-Leon-Gerome - Orientalist Art Painting by Jean Leon Gerome. Bigger the better. Our life size posters are produced on acid-free 220 GSM papers using archival inks to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. All posters include a sufficent white border around the image to allow for future framing, if desired. Product will be shipped in 2-3 days