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EDWARD ALCOCK (BRITISH 1745 - 1778)
A pair of Orientalist portraits

$6,887.34
£4,950
€5,896.94
CA$9,486.97
A$9,609.80
CHF 5,517.75
MX$116,515.91
NOK 64,026.36
SEK 65,171.47
DKK 44,085.87

About the Item

Edward Alcock (1745-1788) A pair of portraits of Orientalist subjects Both signed 'E. Alcock' Oil on copper Framed size 9 x 8 in Edward Alcock (active 1846–1905) is best known for his finely executed cabinet pictures and highly finished portrait studies, particularly his evocative depictions of figures in Oriental dress. Working during the height of the Victorian fascination with the Near East, Alcock drew inspiration from the rich costumes, textiles and exotic settings popularised by the Orientalist movement. Rather than recording specific individuals, many of his works present idealised character studies, focusing on the dignity and individuality of their sitters through expressive faces, sumptuous turbans and luxurious fabrics. Executed with meticulous attention to detail and dramatic chiaroscuro, these intimate compositions reveal Alcock's skill as a colourist and his ability to capture both texture and mood. His Orientalist portraits appealed to nineteenth-century collectors for their romanticism and technical refinement and continue to be admired today as elegant examples of Victorian academic painting.
  • Creator:
    EDWARD ALCOCK (BRITISH 1745 - 1778) (1745 - 1778)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9 in (22.86 cm)Width: 8 in (20.32 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
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  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Stoke, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU446318379212

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