Arab Encampment

Französische Malerei 1873–1880, 1873

The artwork presents a scene viewed from a low angle, featuring an open landscape under a sky with scattered clouds. The horizon is positioned low in the composition. Close to us, a white horse is lying on the ground, while a man in traditional attire is seated nearby. Beyond, two horses, one chestnut and one black, stand prominently. In the distance, more horses are visible near some shrubbery. The brushstrokes are soft and blended. The color palette is earthy and natural, with tones of brown, green, and blue dominating the scene.
Artist
Französische Malerei 1873–1880
Date
1873
Type
Painting
Medium
oil on wood
Dimensions
31.75 × 41.28 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The artwork presents a scene viewed from a low angle, featuring an open landscape under a sky with scattered clouds. The horizon is positioned low in the composition. Close to us, a white horse is lying on the ground, while a man in traditional attire is seated nearby. Beyond, two horses, one chestnut and one black, stand prominently. In the distance, more horses are visible near some shrubbery. The brushstrokes are soft and blended. The color palette is earthy and natural, with tones of brown, green, and blue dominating the scene.

Französische Malerei 1873–1880