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Isharat Gallery Honors Orientalist Masters and School of Tunis Artists

From La Presse · () French

Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Isharat Gallery is showcasing an exhibition dedicated to Orientalist and colonial painters, as well as artists from the "Ecole de Tunis" (School of Tunis).
  • The exhibition features works by prominent artists like Ben Abdallah, Bellagha, Gorgi, Lellouche, Yahia, and Dhahak, presented through various mediums including painting, drawing, and sculpture.
  • A second room highlights pioneers and Orientalists such as Robert Hue, Armand Vergeaud, and Henri Dabadie, alongside rare small-format works by Roubtzoff and a piece by the enigmatic Saïda Ben Salah.

Isharat Gallery presents a cohesive and promising exhibition, paying homage to Orientalist and colonial painters alongside the influential "Ecole de Tunis" (School of Tunis).

The gallery's latest showcase delves into the history of painting, featuring works by celebrated artists including Ben Abdallah, Bellagha, Gorgi, Lellouche, Yahia, and Dhahak. These pieces are displayed across various mediums such as paintings, drawings, and wood sculptures, offering a comprehensive look at their artistic contributions.

The exhibition's second room is dedicated to the pioneers of the art movement and Orientalist painters. Visitors can admire works by Robert Hue, Armand Vergeaud, and Henri Dabadie. Notably, the space includes a collection of small-format canvases by Roubtzoff, known for his unique method of propping his paintings in his paint box lid, resulting in a consistent size. The display also features a rare piece by Baron D’erlanger and a subtle yet mysterious work by Saïda Ben Salah, an artist whose life and work are sparsely documented.

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Originally published by La Presse in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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