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.
Departure for the Hunt in the Forecourt of a Palace of Jodhpore (1898–1900) is a late-career triumph painted around 1900 in his Paris studio, drawn from sketches, photographs, and vivid memories of India. The scene unfolds before a majestic Jodhpur palace, where a Rajah in opulent silks and pearls prepares for a royal hunt, accompanied by a crimson-cloaked falconer and a cheetah keeper. Weeks’ architectural precision and exotic figural detail reflect his deep affection for India’s grandeur. Though never exhibited in his lifetime, the painting stands as a testament to his mature style and enduring fascination with Indian royal life.
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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Departure for the Hunt in the Forecourt of a Palace of Jodhpore (1898–1900) is a late-career triumph painted around 1900 in his Paris studio, drawn from sketches, photographs, and vivid memories of India. The scene unfolds before a majestic Jodhpur palace, where a Rajah in opulent silks and pearls prepares for a royal hunt, accompanied by a crimson-cloaked falconer and a cheetah keeper. Weeks’ architectural precision and exotic figural detail reflect his deep affection for India’s grandeur. Though never exhibited in his lifetime, the painting stands as a testament to his mature style and enduring fascination with Indian royal life.
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