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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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An Indian Hunting Party (Maratha Hunting Party)

An Indian Hunting Party (Maratha Hunting Party)

An Indian Hunting Party (1887) vividly captures a moment of regal adventure in colonial-era India. The scene depicts a richly dressed hunting entourage, likely of Rajput nobility, set against an arid, sunlit landscape (likely the palace of Man Singh at Gwalior Fort in the background). Central figures on horseback command attention, adorned with elaborate garments and weaponry, while attendants and hunting animals – such as elephants surround them in dynamic motion. Weeks’ masterful use of light, detail, and composition reflects Orientalist fascination with exotic cultures, yet also conveys respect for the grandeur of Indian traditions. The work is both a romanticized and meticulously rendered historical tableau.

About Artist

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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An Indian Hunting Party (1887) vividly captures a moment of regal adventure in colonial-era India. The scene depicts a richly dressed hunting entourage, likely of Rajput nobility, set against an arid, sunlit landscape (likely the palace of Man Singh at Gwalior Fort in the background). Central figures on horseback command attention, adorned with elaborate garments and weaponry, while attendants and hunting animals – such as elephants surround them in dynamic motion. Weeks’ masterful use of light, detail, and composition reflects Orientalist fascination with exotic cultures, yet also conveys respect for the grandeur of Indian traditions. The work is both a romanticized and meticulously rendered historical tableau.

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