Jean Leon Gerome (1824-1904) 'The Egyptian Smoker'

Jean Leon Gerome (1824-1904) 'The Egyptian Smoker' . Original Ectching in Black Ink. c1860. Signed in the plate : Ref: Beraldi1, Vol 7 Page 103. Rare. Very fine delicate but crisp impression with a light plate tone. On off white chine applique laid on a white wove back sheeting. The Plate 12 cms x 10.5 cms

Jean-Léon Gérôme (11 May 1824 – 10 January 1904) was a French painter and sculptor in the style now known as Academicism The range of his oeuvre included historical painting, Greek mythology, Orientalism, portraits and other subjects, bringing the Academic Painting tradition to an artistic climax. He is considered one of the most important painters from this academic period, and in addition to being a painter, he was also a teacher with a long list of students. His paintings and sculptures are exhibited in many museums and public art galleries

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