Gustave-Clarence-Rodolphe Boulanger
Two Moors
1844-1854
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Gustave-Clarence-Rodolphe Boulanger
Two Moors
1844-1854
Physical Qualities
Oil on wood panel, 8-15/16 x 5-1/16 in. (22.7 x 12.9 cm.); Frame: 11-3/4 x 8-1/4 x 1 in. (29.9 x 21 x 2.5 cm.)
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
1996.45.38
In 1845, Boulanger traveled to Algeria, where he completed many
studies of its inhabitants and landscape. As here, Boulanger’s betterknown
images combine the exotic subjects of Orientalism with an
emphasis on ideal form, drawn from Neoclassicism.
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
Maryland Institute, Baltimore, "Exhibition of the George A. Lucas Art Collection", 1911, cat. no.120.
The Baltimore Museum of Art, "The George A. Lucas Collection of the Maryland Institute", October 12-November 21, 1965, cat. no. 38.
James Smalls, The Baltimore Museum of Art, "Henry Ossawa Tanner and the Lure of Paris", December 7, 2004-May 28, 2005.
The Baltimore Museum of Art, "The George A. Lucas Collection of the Maryland Institute", October 12-November 21, 1965, cat. no. 38.
James Smalls, The Baltimore Museum of Art, "Henry Ossawa Tanner and the Lure of Paris", December 7, 2004-May 28, 2005.
Inscribed: FACE: BL, 'G.B.'. VERSO, FRAME: UL, 'BMA cat./1965/#38'; TC, 'Succession G.A. Lucas...336'. VERSO, PAINTING: C, (ink on paper), 'Cher Monsieur...G. Boulanger'
Artist
Gustave-Clarence-Rodolphe Boulanger
1823–1887
French, 1824-1888
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