Charles Theodore Frere Art
French, 1814-1888
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.to
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Artist: Charles Theodore Frere
Charles Théodore Frère Orientalist Oil Painting
By Charles Théodore Frère
Located in New York, NY
Charles-Théodore Frère (French, 1814-1888)
"A Street Scene in Cairo"
In a carved wood frame painted to mimic tortoiseshell with a pale green velour liner.
Circa 1888
Signed
Oil...
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Late 19th Century Charles Theodore Frere Art
Materials
Oil, Wood Panel
Departure of the Caravan
By Charles Théodore Frère
Located in New York, NY
Departure of the Caravan, 1834-1887, by Theodore Frere (1814-1888)
Oil on wood
10 x 16 inches unframed (25.4 x 40.64 cm)
18 ¾ x 24 ¾ inches framed (47.625 x 62.865 cm)
Signed on bott...
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19th Century Academic Charles Theodore Frere Art
Materials
Oil
The Crossing
By Charles Théodore Frère
Located in New York, NY
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...
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19th Century Academic Charles Theodore Frere Art
Materials
Oil
In the Bazaar I
By Charles Théodore Frère
Located in New York, NY
In the Bazaar I, 1834-1855, by Theodore Frere (1814-1888)
Oil on wood
7 x 5 inches unframed (17.78 x 12.7 cm)
10 ⅝ x 9 inches framed (26.9875 x 22.86 cm)
Signed on lower right
Descr...
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19th Century Academic Charles Theodore Frere Art
Materials
Oil
In the Bazaar II
By Charles Théodore Frère
Located in New York, NY
In the Bazaar II, 1834-1855, by Theodore Frere (1814-1888)
Oil on wood
7 x 5 inches unframed (17.78 x 12.7 cm)
10 ⅝ x 9 inches framed (26.9875 x 22.86 cm)
Signed on lower right
Desc...
Category
19th Century Academic Charles Theodore Frere Art
Materials
Oil
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