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Arabs of Oran

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This evocative work plunges us into a moment of quiet contemplation; two figures rest in a desolate landscape under a vast, unyielding sky. The artist masterfully uses etched lines, creating a scene of stark contrast between light and shadow, giving weight and substance to the figures and their surroundings. The two men, cloaked and seated, lean into each other, conveying a sense of weary camaraderie, while a rifle and other equipment rest nearby, suggesting a recent journey or a watchful vigil. The sparse vegetation and the distant figures on horseback add to the feeling of isolation, yet the figures possess a quiet dignity that resonates with us even today.

Arabs of Oran

Eugène Delacroix

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1833

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4000 × 3310 px
190 × 144 mm

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