Offered by: Solomon Treasure
1050 Second Ave New York City, NY 10022 , United States Call Seller 917.686.9732

Showrooms

"The Kiosk of Trajan", A Rare Orientalist Landscape Painting

$ 45,000
  • Description
    "The Kiosk of Trajan", A Rare Orientalist Landscape Painting by Frederick Arthur Bridgman (American, 1847 - 1928)

    A stunning oil on canvas by American orientalist painter Frederick Arthur Bridgman. Depicting the The Kiosk of Emperor Trajan , also know as Pharaoh's bed - on Philae on the River Nile. This rare work was painted on Bridgman's first trip to the Middle East which span from 1872 - 1874. In the time Bridgman worked mostly "plein air" - painting on the spot.

    Signed, titled and dated lower right.

    In very good condition, ready to hang no damages noted. Relined, c. 1970.

    Canvas: 9.5" high x 13.5" wide
    Frame: 19" high x 23" wide

    Frederick Bridgman started out in 1863 as an engraver for the American Banknote Company and went on to produce steel engravings. He went to Paris in 1866 and worked in Gérome's studio at the École des Beaux-Arts. He spent time in Brittany at Pont-Aven until 1871, before going to North Africa and Egypt in 1872 and remaining there for five years. He took part regularly in the Paris Salons, notably the Salon des Artistes Français and the Salon of the Société Coloniale des Artistes Français. He also exhibited in London at the Royal Academy and the Suffolk Street Gallery. Bridgman exhibited at the Exposition Universelle of 1878, 1889 and 1900, receiving a silver medal at each of the exhibitions. He was decorated with the Légion d'Honneur in 1878 and was made Officier in 1907. He became a member of the National Academy, New York, in 1881, and of the Société des Artistes Peintres, Paris.

    Bridgman's travels in North Africa and Egypt brought about a radical change in his palette, which became much paler. He was also a photographer and often worked from his photographs when painting, depicting a world of richly adorned women in veils and using transparent effects and white on white. As well as his scenes of everyday life, Bridgman also painted historical subjects from Ancient Egypt and Assyria, such as Pharaoh Crossing the Red Sea and Royal Entertainment at Nineveh. A cultivated man, Bridgman studied musical composition with Charles-Marie Widor and wrote several books on art. In New York in 1890, he published Winters in Algiers, which he illustrated with his paintings.
  • More Information
    Documentation: Signed
    Period: 19th Century
    Materials: Canvas, Oil
    Condition: Good.
    Creation Date: 1874
    Styles / Movements: Other
    Incollect Reference #: 605824
  • Dimensions
    W. 23 in; H. 19 in;
    W. 58.42 cm; H. 48.26 cm;
Message from Seller:

For four generations, Solomon Treasure has built a distinguished reputation for offering rare and important 18th-19th century antiques and fine art, serving museums, collectors, and designers worldwide. Located in the heart of Manhattan, we specialize in exceptional pieces ranging from Napoleon Neoclassical to Art Deco and Middle Eastern Islamic treasures. Contact: Mory Talasazan, Director | mory@solomontreasureny.com | 917.686.9732 |

Sign In To View Price close

You must Sign In to your account to view the price. If you don’t have an account, please Create an Account below.

Loading...
Loading... Loading...
  • This website uses cookies to track how visitors use our website to provide a better user experience. By continuing to browse this website, you are agreeing to our cookie policy
    Ok
Join InCollect close

Join to view prices, save favorites, share collections and connect with others.

Forgot Password?
  • Be the first to see new listings and weekly events
    Invalid Email. Please try again.
    Enter