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DiaporamaSeated Arab Man with Horse
1850
65.0 x 54.0 cm
Alfred de Dreux (1810 – 1860)
Alfred de Dreux (1810-1860) was a renowned French portrait & animal painter, famed for his dynamic equestrian scenes & aristocratic commissions. His work captures the elegance of 19th-century horse culture and inspired Hermès' iconic logo.
While his horse rests nearby, an Arab man sits before the walls of a city, relaxed yet alert. Although he is unnamed, his pronounced dignity may be an allusion to the Algerian military and religious leader ‘Abd al-Qadir (1808–1883). A foe of the French following their invasion of his country in 1830, the statesman eventually earned his adversaries’ respect for his courage, wisdom, and judgement. This man bears a general physical resemblance to ‘Abd al-Qadir, whose likeness was widely disseminated through paintings, prints, and photographs. Dedreux, a popular painter of equestrian subjects, made at least two portraits of horses belonging to him in the 1850s.
About this artwork
- Title: Seated Arab Man with Horse
- Artist: Alfred de Dreux
- Year: 1850
- Original dimensions: 65.0 x 54.0 cm
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Color palette: Earthy
- Main color: Espresso
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