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The Combat of the Giaour and Hassan, 1826 (oil on canvas)
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The Combat of the Giaour and Hassan, 1826 (oil on canvas)
2968525 The Combat of the Giaour and Hassan, 1826 (oil on canvas) by Delacroix, Ferdinand Victor Eugene (1798-1863); 59.6x73.4 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; Gift of Bertha Palmer Thorne, Rose Movius Palmer, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur M. Wood, and Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Palmer
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The Combat of the Giaour and Hassan, 1826
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is a captivating oil on canvas painting by Ferdinand Victor Eugene Delacroix. This intense artwork, measuring 59.6x73.4 cm, is housed at The Art Institute of Chicago in Illinois, USA. The piece was generously gifted to the museum by Bertha Palmer Thorne, Rose Movius Palmer, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur M. Wood, and Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Palmer. The painting depicts a dramatic duel between two horseback warriors amidst an Orientalist backdrop. With sword in hand, they engage in a fierce battle of retribution and vengeance under the watchful eye of Lord Byron's literary influence. Delacroix's romanticist style shines through as he masterfully captures the energy and intensity of this combat scene with bold brushstrokes and vibrant colors. The artist skillfully portrays not only the human figures but also pays attention to detail when depicting horses - racehorses, ponies, shire horses - adding an element of realism to the composition. This 19th-century masterpiece showcases Delacroix's ability to convey emotion through his art while exploring themes such as honor, violence, power dynamics within Eastern cultures. "The Combat of the Giaour and Hassan" remains an important work within French art history for its contribution to Romanticism movement during that era. Bridgeman Images has preserved this remarkable piece for all art enthusiasts to appreciate its historical significance and artistic brilliance.
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