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José Benito Ortega
Antique Orientalist Oil on Board 'Desert Bedouin', by José Benito Ortega

Early 20th Century

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Antique Orientalist Oil on Board 'Desert Bedouin', by Spanish Artist Ortega Spanish, early 20th Century Frame: Height 51cm, width 59cm, depth 2cm Board: Height 44cm, width 53cm, depth 0.5cm Fluidly painted, this vibrant oil on board depicts a dusty Orientalist scene. Four Bedouin ride camels alongside a flurry of goats, carrying lambs and hens in saddlebags. Other figures clothed in Middle Eastern garments walk with them, and the busy scene fades into a dusty, evening landscape. The colour palette is vibrant and hued with dusky pinks and oranges, giving the impression that these Bedouin are returning back to camp. The cropped composition also gives a dynamic feel to the picture: a glance into early 20th Century desert life. The present painting was created by Spanish artist José Benito Ortega (1877–1955). He studied at the Beaux-Arts Academie in Algiers, likely the place which inspired this work. The painting is signed in red to the lower left 'J. Ortega' and is held in a simple wooden frame with gilt rim.
  • Creator:
    José Benito Ortega (1877 - 1955, Spanish)
  • Creation Year:
    Early 20th Century
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20.08 in (51 cm)Width: 23.23 in (59 cm)Depth: 0.79 in (2 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 103691stDibs: LU67437950312
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