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Black Bashi-Bazouk by Jean-Léon Gérôme, 1869

Black Bashi-Bazouk

Jean-Léon Gérôme

Gérôme, Jean-Léon was a French academic painter known for his historical scenes, orientalist works, and meticulous attention to detail. His realistic style and vivid depictions of ancient civilizations and exotic subjects made him a prominent figure in 19th-century art.

Jean-Léon Gérôme created Black Bashi-Bazouk in 1869. It is now part of the collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art New York in United States.

Year
1869
Style
Academic
Medium
Oil on canvas
Dimensions
80.6x66cm

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