Tuesday, April 17, 2012

The Snake Charmer- Jean-Leon Gerome

Gerome's The Snake Charmer is a beautiful example of orientalism. Displaying a different aspect of life to Europeans, it conveys a unique and foreign culture. It mixes a variety of cultures and has tremendous detail; almost photographic like. It uses a beautiful shade of blue with a well developed composition.

The moment I saw this piece, it captivated me. The blue, arabesque covered wall is absolutely beautiful and the subject of the boy with the snake is very intriguing. The concept of a nude boy with the snake and men looking at him seems fairly erotic to me however, the scene itself seems so calm and tranquil. It's a beautiful  and foreign piece, which I find fascinating.


I really love arabesque and the clarity and detail of the piece in general simply leaves me in awe. 


6 comments:

  1. LeslieApril 23, 2012 at 9:44 AM

    This is a beautiful painting. The colors and tones fit the lifestyle displayed here.

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  2. JoyceApril 24, 2012 at 10:28 AM

    It is beautiful and innocent.

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  3. AngelaApril 24, 2012 at 11:32 AM

    I agree that the blue wall is absoloutely beautiful, I also like this painting.

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  4. Shannon RylApril 26, 2012 at 7:49 AM

    The blues are so vibrant, and breathtaking.

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  5. sara clowApril 26, 2012 at 8:34 AM

    I think this artist did a great job in the use of color. The contrast of the bright blues and the duller browns & yellows are the main thing that gets my attention. I feel like I am just a person walking by watching this performance take place.

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  6. JoyceSeptember 4, 2012 at 8:38 AM

    Hello Dominique

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