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
Before the Hunt (1880s) depicts a moment of calm preparation in an Indian courtyard, where a group of men stand at the ready with horses, though it’s unclear if they’re about to embark for a hunt or have just returned. The scene unfolds before an exquisite white marble building with intricately carved and frescoed walls, including decorative elephants between windows. Above, a group of ladies in colorful garb contrast against the white screened porch where they seek shade and observe the men below. Weeks masterfully captures the architectural grandeur and cultural richness of India, painted during his 1880s travels. His wonderful eye for architecture and ability to draw ethnic types without condescension creates an authentic glimpse into Indian court life, marked by his distinctive seal.
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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Before the Hunt (1880s) depicts a moment of calm preparation in an Indian courtyard, where a group of men stand at the ready with horses, though it’s unclear if they’re about to embark for a hunt or have just returned. The scene unfolds before an exquisite white marble building with intricately carved and frescoed walls, including decorative elephants between windows. Above, a group of ladies in colorful garb contrast against the white screened porch where they seek shade and observe the men below. Weeks masterfully captures the architectural grandeur and cultural richness of India, painted during his 1880s travels. His wonderful eye for architecture and ability to draw ethnic types without condescension creates an authentic glimpse into Indian court life, marked by his distinctive seal.
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