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Buy Museum Art Reproductions Black Bashi-Bazouk by Jean Léon Gérôme (1824-1904, France) | WahooArt.com
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The [A href='https://WahooArt.com/Art.nsf/Art_EN?Open&Query=black+bashi+bazouk,black,bashi,bazouk&']Black Bashi-Bazouk[/A] painting by [A href='https://WahooArt.com/Art.nsf/Art_EN?Open&Query=jean+léon+gérôme,jean,léon,gérôme&']Jean Léon Gérôme[/A] is a masterpiece that embodies the essence of **Orientalism** and **Academicism**. Created in 1869, this oil on canvas work is a testament to Gérôme's skill in depicting historical scenes with precision and detail. The painting is currently housed at the [A href='https://WahooArt.com/Art.nsf/Art_EN?Open&Query=metropolitan+museum+of+art,metropolitan,museum&']Metropolitan Museum of Art[/A] in New York.
[H2]Artistic Significance[/H2]
The [A href='https://WahooArt.com/Art.nsf/Art_EN?Open&Query=black+bashi+bazouk,black,bashi,bazouk&']Black Bashi-Bazouk[/A] painting showcases Gérôme's ability to capture the intricacies of texture and color. The subject, a Turkish irregular soldier, is depicted wearing a sumptuous pink satin jacket and a turban adorned with tassels, highlighting the exoticism of the work. This attention to detail reflects Gérôme's fascination with Eastern subjects and his commitment to **photographic realism**.
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[LI]The painting measures 31 3/4 x 26 in. (80.6 x 66 cm) and is a prime example of Gérôme's academic precision.[/LI]
[LI]The use of oil on canvas allows for a depth and richness that draws the viewer into the scene.[/LI]
[LI]The [A href='https://WahooArt.com/Art.nsf/Art_EN?Open&Query=black+bashi+bazouk,black,bashi,bazouk&']Black Bashi-Bazouk[/A] is one of several works by Gérôme that explore the theme of Orientalism, including [A href='https://WahooArt.com/@@/8YDMQS-Jean-Leon-Gerome-Pollice-Verso-(also-known-as-Thumbs-Down)']Pollice Verso[/A] and [A href='https://WahooArt.com/@@/8YDHMT-Jean-Leon-Gerome-The-Muezzin-(also-known-as-The-Call-to-Prayer)']The Muezzin[/A].[/LI]
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[B]Handmade oil painting reproductions[/B] of the [A href='https://WahooArt.com/Art.nsf/Art_EN?Open&Query=black+bashi+bazouk,black,bashi,bazouk&']Black Bashi-Bazouk[/A] are available on [A href='https://WahooArt.com']WahooArt.com[/A], allowing art enthusiasts to own a piece of history. For more information on Gérôme's life and work, visit [A href='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean-L%C3%A9on_G%C3%A9r%C3%B4me']Wikipedia[/A].
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The [A href='https://WahooArt.com/Art.nsf/Art_EN?Open&Query=black+bashi+bazouk,black,bashi,bazouk&']Black Bashi-Bazouk[/A] is a captivating work that offers a glimpse into the world of 19th-century Orientalism. With its intricate details and rich colors, this painting is a must-see for anyone interested in art history. Visit [A href='https://WahooArt.com/Art.nsf/O/8BWS4T/$File/Jean-Leon-Gerome-Black-Bashi-Bazouk.JPG']WahooArt.com[/A] to explore more works by [A href='https://WahooArt.com/Art.nsf/Art_EN?Open&Query=jean+léon+gérôme,jean,léon,gérôme&']Jean Léon Gérôme[/A] and discover the beauty of handmade oil painting reproductions.
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