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A Caravan in the Desert
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This drawing is one of many in which Narcisse Berchère depicted the desert landscape of Egypt—which France had attempted to colonize just a few decades before. Here, a party of travelers walks through a flat and expansive space accompanied by camels. After studying in Paris, Berchère made his first of several trips to North Africa, which served as inspiration for much of his work.
| Artist / Maker | Narcisse Berchère |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1860s |
| Culture / Origin | France, 19th century |
| Medium | watercolor on wove paper |
| Dimensions | Sheet: 19.3 x 31 cm (7 5/8 x 12 3/16 in.) |
| Department | Drawings |
| Type | Drawing |
About the Artist
Narcisse Berchère (French, 1819–1891) Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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