Lot 19
  • 19

HENRI-EMILIEN ROUSSEAU | Two arab cavaliers in the desert

Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 EUR
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Description

  • Henri-Emilien Rousseau
  • Two arab cavaliers in the desert
  • 38,3 x 55 cm ; 15 x 21 5/8 in.
oil on canvas ; signed and dated lower left Henri Rousseau 18

Condition

- original canvas - light knick lower left below the signature - would benefit from a light cleaning Under UV light, - certain areas fluoresce lightly by the borders (probably traces of an old varnish) Good condition.
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Catalogue Note

Henri-Emilien Rousseau studied at the Beaux-Arts in Paris with Jean-Léon Gérôme. He was awarded the Prix de Rome in 1900 and also received a travel grant, which allowed him to discover North Africa.
Passionate about horses, orientalist compositions representing cavaliers, such as this painting, are his favorite subjects.