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Famous Orientalist Художники: Our Top 39

If you remember one Orientalist художник, make it Жан-Леон Жером (1824–1904), the name behind Pollice Verso (известная как «Палец вниз») и Фирны перед Ареопагом. After that come Осман Хамди-Бей, Жан-Жозеф Бенжамен-Констан, Дэвид Робертс и Эжен Фромантен. Our 39 picks go from Thomas Daniell (born 1749) to Léon Cauvy (born 1874), from 15 countries.

How we picked them. We list the artists our catalogue links to Orientalist, from the most famous down. Artists born after 1955 that we cannot yet check on Wikidata are left out. The Wikipedia number shows in how many of our 32 languages Wikipedia writes about them.

  1. Pollice Verso (известная как «Палец вниз»), Жан-Леон Жером1Жан-Леон Жером
  2. Portrait of Naile Hanım, Осман Хамди-Бей2Осман Хамди-Бей
  3. Caucasian Boy, Жан-Жозеф Бенжамен-Констан3Жан-Жозеф Бенжамен-Констан

Quick facts

Orientalist in a nutshell

  • 39Художники
  • 1749–1874Годы рождения
  • 15Страны рождения
  • 0Женщины
  • 3 180Работы в нашем каталоге
Города с наибольшим количеством рождений
Париж (2), Вена (2), Везуль (1), Стамбул (1)
Музеи с наибольшим количеством ключевых работ
Институт искусств Чикаго (4), Музей Конде (2), Musée d'art et d'histoire de Narbonne (2), Королевская коллекция (2)

Meet them one by one

The 39 famous Orientalist художники, from most famous down

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Жан-Леон Жером

Француз From Везуль Академизм, Ориентализм, Неогрек On Wikipedia in 29 of 32 languages

Жан-Леон Жером

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Осман Хамди-Бей

Turkish From Стамбул Orientalist Painting On Wikipedia in 21 of 32 languages

Осман Хамди-Бей

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Жан-Жозеф Бенжамен-Констан

Француз From Батиньоль-Монсо Ориентализм, Академизм On Wikipedia in 15 of 32 languages

Жан-Жозеф Бенжамен-Констан

Born in Paris in 1845, his artistic journey began within the hallowed halls of the École des Beaux-Arts in Toulouse, under the tutelage of Alexandre Cabanel – an experience that instilled within him a profound respect for classical techniques and a meticulous attention to detail. Upon returning from Morocco, Benjamin-Constant embarked on a series of paintings dedicated to capturing the essence of North African life.

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Дэвид Робертс

Шотландский From Стокбридж Ориентализм On Wikipedia in 17 of 32 languages

Дэвид Робертс

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Francis Frith

English Orientalism

Francis Frith

Francis Frith, born in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, in 1822, was far more than a mere businessman or a pioneer of photography; he was a visual storyteller whose expeditions brought the ancient wonders of the Orient into the parlors of Europe.

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Александр-Габриэль Декан

Французский From Париж Романтизм; Орионизм On Wikipedia in 14 of 32 languages

Александр-Габриэль Декан

CHIENS BRIFAUTS: Очаровательная ориенталистская сцена, изображающая собак в ярких декорациях. LA COUR DE FERME: Завораживающая картина XIX века, сочетающая французский романтизм с исторической детализацией. L’ÉCOLE TURQUE: Оживленное изображение турецкой школы, передающее энергию и атмосферу повседневной жизни.

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Эдвин Лорд Уикс

American From Бостон Orientalist On Wikipedia in 12 of 32 languages

Эдвин Лорд Уикс

«Ресторан под открытым небом у мечети Вазир Хан в Лахоре».

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Жорж Клерен

Француз From бывший 10-й округ Парижа Ориентализм On Wikipedia in 9 of 32 languages

Жорж Клерен

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Шарль Теодор Фрер

Француз From Париж Ориентализм On Wikipedia in 10 of 32 languages

Шарль Теодор Фрер

Jérusalem vue de la vallée de Jéhosaphat (Иерусалим с видом на долину Херовота), созданная около 1881 года, является одним из самых известных и впечатляющих его произведений. В этой картине художник сумел передать величие древнего города и атмосферу духовности, которая окутывает его.

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Jean François Portaels

Belgian From Vilvoorde ['Orientalism', 'Academic Art'] On Wikipedia in 12 of 32 languages

Jean François Portaels

Born in 1818, Jean François Portaels enters the Brussels Academy at seventeen. After winning the Grand Prix de Rome in 1842, Portaels moves through Venice, Florence, and Rome. He directs the Academy of Fine Arts in Ghent from 1847 to 1849 before moving to Brussels.

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Otto Pilny

Czech/Swiss From Zurich Orientalism

Otto Pilny

Born in 1866 in České Budějovice, Bohemia, his early years were shaped by the cultural currents of the Austro-Hungarian Empire after his family relocated to Prague. Between 1889 and 1892, Pilny returned to Egypt, finding himself deeply embedded in the vibrant, bustling atmospheres of Alexandria and Cairo.

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Émile Prisse D'Avennes

French From Avesnes-sur-Helpe Romanticism

Émile Prisse D'Avennes

Born into the quiet nobility of Avesnes-sur-Helpe, Achille Constant Théodore Émile Prisse d’Avennes was destined for a life defined by intellectual rigor and a profound curiosity about the world beyond Europe. In 1827, the trajectory of his life shifted irrevocably as he arrived in Egypt, not merely as a traveler, but as a civil engineer commissioned by the ambitious Muhammad Ali Pasha.

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Adrien Henri Tanoux

French Orientalist, Nude Painting

Adrien Henri Tanoux

Born in Marseille in 1865 and passing away in Paris in 1923, Tanoux’s artistic journey is one marked by evolution, experimentation, and a profound fascination with the allure of the Orient—a subject that would ultimately define his most celebrated works.

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Альберто Пазини

Итальянец From Буссето Ориентализм On Wikipedia in 8 of 32 languages

Альберто Пазини

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Prosper Marilhat

French From Vertaizon Orientalist Painter On Wikipedia in 8 of 32 languages

Prosper Marilhat

Born in Vertaizon, a small village in the Puy-de-Dôme region of France, Marilhat’s artistic journey began not with grand ambitions but with humble roots. However, the Baron de Barante, a prominent figure who recognized Marilhat's innate talent and passion, intervened, advocating for his artistic pursuits.

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Людвиг Дойч

Austrian/French From Вена Orientalism On Wikipedia in 9 of 32 languages

Людвиг Дойч

Born in Vienna into a well-established Jewish family, the son of the financier Ignaz Deutsch, his early life was rooted in the cultural heart of Austria. His artistic journey began with rigorous formal training at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna, where he studied under the tutelage of Anselm Feuerbach. In 1878, Deutsch made a pivotal move to Paris, a decision that would fundamentally reshape his artistic identity.

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Альфред Деходитнк

Француз From бывший 2-й округ Парижа Ориентализм, Романтизм On Wikipedia in 9 of 32 languages

Альфред Деходитнк

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Джон Фредерик Льюис

Британский From Лондон Ориентализм On Wikipedia in 9 of 32 languages

Джон Фредерик Льюис

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Пьер-Виктор Тремо

From Шарсе

Пьер-Виктор Тремо

WahooArt с гордостью предлагает высококачественные репродукции завораживающих изображений Тремо, позволяя зрителям воочию ощутить красоту, детализацию и интеллектуальную глубину видения этого необыкновенного мастера.

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Thomas Daniell

British From Kingston upon Thames Orientalist landscape On Wikipedia in 6 of 32 languages

Thomas Daniell

Thomas Daniell, born in 1749 in Kingston upon Thames, embarked on a journey that would forever alter the way India was perceived by the Western world. In 1784, accompanied by his nephew William Daniell, he set sail for Calcutta, driven by a thirst for adventure and the promise of capturing the exotic beauty of India on canvas.

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Hermann David Salomon Corrodi

Italian From Frascati Orientalism On Wikipedia in 6 of 32 languages

Hermann David Salomon Corrodi

Hermann David Salomon Corrodi, born in the picturesque Italian town of Frascati in July 1844—though some accounts suggest Zurich as his birthplace—was an artist destined to capture the allure of distant lands and the serene beauty of nature.

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Майнер Килборн Келлогг

Американец From Манлиус Ориентализм On Wikipedia in 3 of 32 languages

Майнер Килборн Келлогг

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Victor Huguet

French From Le Lude Orientalist Painting On Wikipedia in 4 of 32 languages

Victor Huguet

Victor Pierre Huguet (1835-1902) stands as a significant figure within the realm of 19th-century Orientalist painting, a movement that sought to depict scenes from the Middle East and North Africa with both artistic beauty and a nuanced understanding of their cultures. Huguet’s artistic education began under the tutelage of Émile Loubon at the École supérieure des beaux-arts de Marseille.

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Дьюла Торнай

From Спишский Грхов On Wikipedia in 3 of 32 languages

Дьюла Торнай

Born: 1861 in Görgö, Hungary (now Spišský Hrhov, Slovakia). He further honed his skills under the guidance of Hans Makart and Gyula Benczúr at Benczúr's Studios in Budapest.

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Maurice Bompard

French From Rodez Orientalism, Impressionism On Wikipedia in 4 of 32 languages

Maurice Bompard

He moved to Paris to seek higher instruction at the École Nationale Supérieure des Beaux-Arts. He became a student of the Orientalist Gustave Boulanger and the history painter Jules Lefebvre, absorbing their distinct approaches to composition and narrative.

See them at The influence of Maurice Bompard extended far beyond the canvas, reaching into the very organization of his peers.

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Фредерик Р. Спенсер

American From Леннокс On Wikipedia in 3 of 32 languages

Фредерик Р. Спенсер

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André Sureda

French From Versailles Orientalist Painter On Wikipedia in 2 of 32 languages

André Sureda

André Suréda (1872–1930) remains a captivating figure in the annals of French art, a painter whose brush captured the shifting light and profound cultural textures of the Maghreb. Born in Paris to parents of Catalan descent, Suréda’s heritage provided him with a unique cultural lens, blending a noble Spanish lineage with the sophisticated artistic traditions of France.

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Amedeo Simonetti

Italian From Genoa Academic Realism On Wikipedia in 2 of 32 languages

Amedeo Simonetti

Amedeo Momo Simonetti (1874–1922) stands as a singular figure in Italian art history, embodying the evocative spirit of Romantic Orientalism. A painter who masterfully captured the intersection of exotic landscapes and meticulously rendered Academic Realism, Simonetti possessed a rare ability to transport his audience from the streets of Europe to the vibrant, sun-drenched markets of North Africa.

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Pictures worth knowing

Famous Orientalist works to recognise

  1. Pollice Verso (известная как «Палец вниз»), Жан-Леон Жером

    Pollice Verso (известная как «Палец вниз»)

    Жан-Леон Жером

    Phoenix Art Museum

  2. Portrait of Naile Hanım, Осман Хамди-Бей

    Portrait of Naile Hanım

    Осман Хамди-Бей

    Музей Сакыпа Сабанджи, Стамбул

  3. Caucasian Boy, Жан-Жозеф Бенжамен-Констан

    Caucasian Boy

    Жан-Жозеф Бенжамен-Констан

    1902 · Дворец искусств Грузии - Музей культурного наследия, Тбилиси

  4. Интерьер Кельнский собор с похоронной процессией, Дэвид Робертс

    Интерьер Кельнский собор с похоронной процессией

    Дэвид Робертс

    1838 · Wolverhampton Art Gallery, Волвергемптон

  5. Women of the Ouled Nayls, Эжен Фромантен

    Women of the Ouled Nayls

    Эжен Фромантен

    1867 · Институт искусств Чикаго

  6. Melrose Abbey, Interior, Francis Frith

    Melrose Abbey, Interior

    Francis Frith

    1860

  7. The Witches in 'Macbeth', Александр-Габриэль Декан

    The Witches in 'Macbeth'

    Александр-Габриэль Декан

    1841 · Wallace Collection, Лондон

  8. The Battle Of The Macar, Жорж-Антуан Рошегросс

    The Battle Of The Macar

    Жорж-Антуан Рошегросс

When it happened

Orientalist, step by step

  1. 1830
  2. 1838
  3. 1841
  4. 1851
  5. 1853
  6. 1855
  7. 1855
  8. 1860
  9. 1867
  10. 1871
  11. 1872
  12. 1876
  13. 1878
  14. 1880

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List of 39 famous Orientalist художники to know

  1. 1Жан-Леон ЖеромЖан-Леон ЖеромФранцуз · 1824–1904
  2. 2Осман Хамди-БейОсман Хамди-БейTurkish · 1842–1910
  3. 3Жан-Жозеф Бенжамен-КонстанЖан-Жозеф Бенжамен-КонстанФранцуз · 1845–1902
  4. 4Дэвид РобертсДэвид РобертсШотландский · 1796–1864
  5. 5Эжен ФромантенЭжен ФромантенФранцуз · 1820–1876
  6. 6Francis FrithFrancis FrithEnglish · 1822–1898
  7. 7Александр-Габриэль ДеканАлександр-Габриэль ДеканФранцузский · 1803–1860
  8. 8Жорж-Антуан РошегроссЖорж-Антуан РошегроссФранцузский · 1859–1938
  9. 9Фредерик Артур БриджманФредерик Артур БриджманАмериканец · 1847–1928
  10. 10Насреддин ДинеНасреддин ДинеФранцуз · 1861–1929
  11. 11Эдвин Лорд УиксЭдвин Лорд УиксAmerican · 1849–1903
  12. 12Жорж КлеренЖорж КлеренФранцуз · 1843–1919
  13. 13Шарль Теодор ФрерШарль Теодор ФрерФранцуз · 1814–1888
  14. 14Jean François PortaelsJean François PortaelsBelgian · 1818–1895
  15. 15Otto PilnyOtto PilnyCzech/Swiss · 1866–1936
  16. 16Émile Prisse D'AvennesÉmile Prisse D'AvennesFrench · 1807–1879
  17. 17Léon CauvyLéon Cauvy1874–1933
  18. 18Adrien Henri TanouxAdrien Henri TanouxFrench · 1865–1923
  19. 19Джулио РозатиДжулио РозатиИтальянец · 1858–1917
  20. 20Альберто ПазиниАльберто ПазиниИтальянец · 1826–1899
  21. 21Prosper MarilhatProsper MarilhatFrench · 1811–1847
  22. 22Людвиг ДойчЛюдвиг ДойчAustrian/French · 1855–1935
  23. 23Томас И Уильям ДэниэлТомас И Уильям ДэниэлБританцы · 1769–1837
  24. 24Carl WernerCarl WernerGerman · 1808–1894
  25. 25Альфред ДеходитнкАльфред ДеходитнкФранцуз · 1822–1882
  26. 26Джон Фредерик ЛьюисДжон Фредерик ЛьюисБританский · 1805–1876
  27. 27Пьер-Виктор ТремоПьер-Виктор Тремо1818–1895
  28. 28Thomas DaniellThomas DaniellBritish · 1749–1840
  29. 29Hermann David Salomon CorrodiHermann David Salomon CorrodiItalian · 1844–1905
  30. 30Рудольф ЭрнстРудольф ЭрнстАвстро-француз · 1854–1932
  31. 31Карл ХагКарл ХагГермано-британец · 1820–1915
  32. 32Майнер Килборн КеллоггМайнер Килборн КеллоггАмериканец · 1814–1889
  33. 33Victor HuguetVictor HuguetFrench · 1835–1902
  34. 34Адриен ДозаАдриен ДозаФранцуз · 1804–1868
  35. 35Дьюла ТорнайДьюла Торнай1861–1928
  36. 36Maurice BompardMaurice BompardFrench · 1857–1935
  37. 37Фредерик Р. СпенсерФредерик Р. СпенсерAmerican · 1806–1875
  38. 38André SuredaAndré SuredaFrench · 1872–1930
  39. 39Amedeo SimonettiAmedeo SimonettiItalian · 1874–1922

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