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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.
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Artist: Charles Theodore Frere
19th Century Orientalist Oil Painting CAIRO COFFEEHOUSE INTERIOR Théodore Frere
19th Century Orientalist Oil Painting CAIRO COFFEEHOUSE INTERIOR Théodore Frere

19th Century Orientalist Oil Painting CAIRO COFFEEHOUSE INTERIOR Théodore Frere

By Charles Théodore Frère

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Charles-Théodore Frère (French, 1814 - 1888) was one of the very few European Orientalists who settled in Cairo. He made his home there around 1853, kept a studio, and was honored by...

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Mid-19th Century Academic Charles Theodore Frere Art

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Departure of the Caravan, 19th Century Orientalist Oil Painting on Wood, Framed
Departure of the Caravan, 19th Century Orientalist Oil Painting on Wood, Framed

Departure of the Caravan, 19th Century Orientalist Oil Painting on Wood, Framed

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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Charles Théodore Frère Orientalist Oil Painting
Charles Théodore Frère Orientalist Oil Painting

Charles Théodore Frère Orientalist Oil Painting

By Charles Théodore Frère

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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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