Orientalist School / Man With Turban / Circa 1930-40 / Oil On Canvas

Portrait of a Man with a Turban - Orientalist School Oil on canvas, signed lower left with an illegible signature, circa 1930-1940. This painting depicts a man in profile, wearing a light turban, and exudes a deep intensity thanks to a subtle play of light and texture. The painter was able to capture a presence that was both strong and meditative, placing the work in the great tradition of the Orientalist school.

41 x 33 without frame
55 x 47 with frame

Orientalism, an artistic movement born in the 19th century, marked a turning point in the representation of the cultures of North Africa and the Middle East. These works, often imbued with exoticism, celebrated the visual and human richness of these regions, while lastingly influencing Western art. This painting is part of this lineage, recalling through its style and subject the influence of Étienne Dinet.