Eugène Delacroix
The Caid Mohammed-Ben-Abou (Moorish Chieftain in Meknes)
1833
Physical Qualities
Etching, Sheet: 200 x 270 mm. (7 7/8 x 10 5/8 in.)
Plate: 149 x 213 mm. (5 7/8 x 8 3/8 in.)
Portfolio/Series
From the series "Les Artistes contemporains"
Credit Line
The George A. Lucas Collection, purchased with funds from the State of Maryland, Laurence and Stella Bendann Fund, and contributions from individuals, foundations, and corporations throughout the Baltimore community
Object Number
1996.48.4903
The Baltimore Museum of Art by purchase, 1996; The Maryland Institute College of Art,
through Henry Walters, Baltimore, by bequest 1909; from George A. Lucas, Paris
through Henry Walters, Baltimore, by bequest 1909; from George A. Lucas, Paris
Inscribed: Signed and dated in plate: upper right "Eug. Delacroix / 1833." Inscribed in plate: upper right "Les Artistes contemporains."; lower center "CHEF MAURE A MEKNEZ, PAR EUGÈNE DELACROIX."
Markings: Collector's stamp: verso "M.I. / LUCAS / COLLECTION" (Lugt 1695c)
