Jean-Léon Gérôme 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. View Artist Collection
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About The Carpet Merchant
“The Carpet Merchant”, an incredibly detailed painting by the famous Orientalist artist Jean Leon Gerome, depicts the Court of the Rug Market in Cairo. This gorgeous painting of a typical bargaining scene in a rug market, enriched with his classical narrative techniques, including facial expression, body language, meticulous detailing of richness and designs in carpets, architecture, fabrics etc., is a classic example of Gerome’s expertise in Oriental artwork.
About the Posters
The Carpet Merchant by Jean Leon Gerome. Our posters are produced on acid-free 220 GSM papers using archival inks to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. All posters include a sufficent white border around the image to allow for future framing, if desired. Product will be shipped in 2-3 days