Muley-Abd-Err-Rahmann, sultan du Maroc sortant de son palais de Mequinez
1845 Musée des Augustins
About this artwork
This painting depicts Sultan Abd al-Rahman of Morocco riding out of his palace in Meknes, surrounded by his entourage. Delacroix completed this work after his influential trip to North Africa in 1832, capturing a moment of regal procession.
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Eugène Delacroix's journey to Morocco in 1832, as part of a diplomatic mission, was a transformative experience that greatly influenced his "Orientalist" period. He met Sultan Abd al-Rahman, depicted here, and was captivated by the vibrant culture and exotic scenes, which he documented extensively in his sketchbooks. This painting, created years later, reflects Delacroix's vivid memories of the Sultan's grand processions, capturing the pageantry and atmosphere he encountered.
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Muley-Abd-Err-Rahmann, sultan du Maroc sortant de son palais de Mequinez
Eugène Delacroix, 1845
