Jean-Léon Gérôme, c. 1879.
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The Snake Charmer is one of the defining objects of its field — studied, reproduced and travelled to by millions. Matchless Pieces presents it in our Orientalist Paintings department as a benchmark of rarity, craftsmanship and history.
| Department | Old Master Paintings |
|---|---|
| Collection | Orientalist Paintings |
| Status | Museum masterpiece · reference work |
Image: Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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