The Moorish Chief, 1878 Eduard Charlemont (1848-1906)

We create our paintings with museum quality and covering the highest academic standards. Once we get your order, it will be entirely hand-painted with oil on canvas. All the materials we use are the highest level, being totally artist graded painting materials and linen canvas.

We will add 1.6" (4 cm) additional blank canvas all over the painting for stretching.

High quality and detailing in every inch are time consuming. The reproduction of Eduard Charlemont also needs time to dry in order to be completely ready for shipping, as this is crucial to not be damaged during transportation.
Based on the size, level of detail and complexity we need 8-9 weeks to complete the process.

In case the delivery date needs to be extended in time, or we are overloaded with requests, there will be an email sent to you sharing the new timelines of production and delivery.

TOPofART wants to remind you to keep patient, in order to get you the highest quality, being our mission to fulfill your expectations.

We not stretch and frame our oil paintings due to several reasons:
Painting reproduction is a high quality expensive product, which we cannot risk to damage by sending it being stretched.
Also, there are postal restrictions, regarding the size of the shipment.
Additionally, due to the dimensions of the stretched canvas, the shipment price may exceed the price of the product itself.

You can stretch and frame your painting in your local frame-shop.

Once the painting The Moorish Chief is ready and dry, it will be shipped to your delivery address. The canvas will be rolled-up in a secure postal tube.

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In "The Moorish Chief," Eduard Charlemont brings us into a world where texture, light, and shadow weave together to form a tapestry of opulence and mystery. The subject - a stately figure cloaked in white - stands in the doorway of what appears to be an Islamic palace, his presence as imposing as the architecture that frames him. Every detail of his garment feels deliberate: the flowing folds of his robe, expertly rendered with thick, luxurious brushstrokes, catch the light in a way that gives them an almost tangible weight. The stark contrast between the bright white fabric and his dark skin immediately commands attention, making him not just the focal point of the scene, but a symbol of dignity and power.

Charlemont’s use of color is exquisite, with a palette that emphasizes warmth and grandeur. The warm, earthy tones of the architecture - with its rich browns, intricate patterns, and deep shadows - contrast with the cooler whites and reds of the chief’s attire, allowing each element to stand out in harmony. There’s an interplay between the textures: the softness of fabric, the hard stone of the columns, and even the fine details of the ornate patterns carved into the walls. This brings a sense of realism while still bathing the scene in a romantic, idealized light.

The composition is carefully calculated. The chief is positioned slightly off-center, allowing the architectural details to frame him without overshadowing his commanding presence. The light that streams from the side adds depth and a slight sense of mystery, illuminating just enough of the setting to suggest its vastness while leaving much in shadow. It’s a scene that speaks of wealth, status, and an exotic world as seen through a European gaze, with Charlemont’s technical prowess on full display in every brushstroke.