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Charles Théodore Frère
The Crossing

1855

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The Crossing, 1855, by Theodore Frere (1814-1888) Oil on wood panel 9 x 14 inches unframed (22.86 x 35.56 cm) 17 ¾ x 22 ½ inches framed (45.085 x 57.15 cm) Signed and dated on bottom left Description: Theodore Frere was a French Orientalist painter. Though he originally painted European landscapes, Frere became enamored with the “Eastern” world following his trip to Algeria and began to exclusively paint its exoticized scenes. Frere also traveled to Egypt, Greece, Turkey, and Syria, where he produced paintings that he exhibited in French salons starting in 1855. His Orientalist style drew the attention of the French public, and he received awards in 1848 and 1865 for his work. In this oil painting, Frere depicts one of his well-loved subject matters: camels. As a prominent method of travel in countries like Egypt, Frere was attracted to the rendering of these animals as part of his Orientalist practice. Frere creates a contrast between cool and warm tones, placing the bright, warm figure of the camel against cool blue water and a pale sky. Frere's expert composition planning can be seen in a painting such as this, where he renders a world seemingly far removed from his European one.
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