Edwin Lord Weeks (1849-1903) was an American Orientalist painter known for vivid depictions of Middle Eastern and Indian scenes. In 1872 Weeks relocated to Paris, becoming a pupil of Léon Bonnat and Jean-Léon Gérôme. He traveled extensively through Asia, capturing bustling bazaars, architecture, and daily life with remarkable detail and atmospheric light.
Indian Prince & Parade Ceremony (1895) is a detailed depiction of a vibrant royal procession in an Indian city. At the center is a majestic Indian prince on a lavishly decorated horse and noblemen on a ceremonial elephant, surrounded by a throng of people, including soldiers, and attendants. The scene is filled with intricate details, from the colorful costumes and ornate textiles to the architectural backdrop of a bustling street. The use of light and shadow, along with the rich, warm & vivid color palette, captures the grandeur and exoticism that fascinated Weeks and his contemporary audience.
Edwin Lord Weeks (1849-1903) was an American Orientalist painter known for vivid depictions of Middle Eastern and Indian scenes. In 1872 Weeks relocated to Paris, becoming a pupil of Léon Bonnat and Jean-Léon Gérôme. He traveled extensively through Asia, capturing bustling bazaars, architecture, and daily life with remarkable detail and atmospheric light.
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Indian Prince & Parade Ceremony (1895) is a detailed depiction of a vibrant royal procession in an Indian city. At the center is a majestic Indian prince on a lavishly decorated horse and noblemen on a ceremonial elephant, surrounded by a throng of people, including soldiers, and attendants. The scene is filled with intricate details, from the colorful costumes and ornate textiles to the architectural backdrop of a bustling street. The use of light and shadow, along with the rich, warm & vivid color palette, captures the grandeur and exoticism that fascinated Weeks and his contemporary audience.
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