The Arab Falconer — Eugène Fromentin

The Arab Falconer

Eugene Fromentin’s "The Arab Falconer" (1864) captures a dramatic scene of equestrian hunting in the Romantic style. A hand-painted reproduction, perfect for art collectors.


Eugène Fromentin (1820 - 1876)

Eugène Fromentin (1820-1876): French painter & writer celebrated for his evocative Orientalist scenes of Algeria, masterful use of color, and insightful art criticism in 'The Old Masters'.

A first version of The Arab Falconer (Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk, Va.) was included in the Salon of 1863. The present picture was painted the following year. It reverses the composition and differs in its details.