Achille Constant Theodore Emile And James Augustus St. John. Oriental Album. Characters, Costumes And Modes Of Life, In The Valley Of The Nile... With Descriptive Letter-press, By James Augustus St. John. London: James Madden
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Discover the allure of art with our faithful reproduction of "Achille Constant Theodore Emile And James Augustus St. John. Oriental Album. Characters, Costumes And Modes Of Life, In The Valley Of The Nile... With Descriptive Letter-press, By James Augustus St. John. London: James Madden", originally brought to life by the talented Emile Prisse d'Avennes. Unlike posters or prints, our hand-painted oil painting breathes an unique sense of depth and texture into your space. Every detail, every stroke, and every texture is meticulously recreated, paying the perfect homage to Emile Prisse d'Avennes and his artistic vision.
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Painting Description
''Oriental Album: Characters, Costumes, and Modes of Life, in the Valley of the Nile'' is a notable work of 19th-century Orientalist literature and illustration, compiled and illustrated by the French Egyptologist and artist Achille Constant Théodore Émile Prisse d'Avennes (1807–1879), with descriptive text by the British author and traveler James Augustus St. John (1795–1875). Published in London by James Madden in the mid-19th century, this work is a lavish portrayal of Egyptian society and culture during a time when the Western world was increasingly fascinated by the exoticism of the East.
Prisse d'Avennes, who is often recognized for his deep scholarship and artistic skill, spent considerable time in Egypt, meticulously documenting the country's ancient monuments, art, and architecture. In the ''Oriental Album'', he turned his attention to contemporary Egyptian life, capturing the diverse array of people, their costumes, and their daily activities through a series of vividly detailed lithographs. These images serve as a rich visual record of 19th-century Egypt, reflecting both the reality of the time and the Orientalist perspective through which European audiences viewed the region.
James Augustus St. John, known for his own travels and writings on Egypt, contributed the accompanying letter-press, providing context and descriptions for Prisse d'Avennes' illustrations. St. John's text aimed to elucidate the customs and lifestyles depicted in the images, offering readers a narrative that bridged the visual and the verbal.
The ''Oriental Album'' is considered an important work in the canon of Orientalist art and literature, both for its artistic merit and for its role in shaping European perceptions of the Middle East. It remains a valuable resource for historians and art historians studying the period, as well as for anyone interested in the intersection of art, culture, and colonialism in the 19th century. The work is also a testament to the collaboration between a skilled artist deeply engaged with the subject matter and a knowledgeable writer who helped bring the images to life through words.
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