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The Moorish Chief, 1878 by Eduard Charlemont
Canvas Print - 13418-CHE

Location: Philadelphia Museum of Art, USA
Original Size: 150.2 × 97.8 cm

The Moorish Chief by Eduard Charlemont (1878) is reproduced as a museum-quality giclée canvas print. Printed with archival inks on 400 g/m² canvas and hand-varnished for UV protection, it can be made in any size up to 41.3 × 26.7 in, scaled proportionally, with optional framing. Free worldwide shipping available; unframed prints ship in 2 workdays, framed in 7 to 8. Guaranteed 100-year color durability.

The Moorish Chief by Eduard Charlemont, 1878 - canvas print
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Giclée Canvas Print | $62.34 USD

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The size you set is the printed image, the part you see once the canvas is stretched. Beyond that size we add 1.2 in of blank canvas on every side, at no extra cost, so the stretcher bars have something to grip. A 21.7 × 14 in print therefore arrives as 24 × 16.3 in. Both numbers are shown in Your Selection above and change with the slider.

Yes. The slider covers every size up to 41.3 × 26.7 in, always in the proportions of the original. If you need something larger, or a size that has to fit a frame you already own, write to us with the title and the dimensions and we will tell you what is possible. Every print is made to order, so there is usually a way.

Because the original is an oil painting on canvas. We match the print medium to the original: oil paintings go on canvas, works on paper go on fine art paper. Our canvas is natural cotton, 400 g/m² Canvas, acid-free and pH neutral, and its woven texture gives the most natural impression of Eduard Charlemont's original oil painting. The finish is satin/gloss, which keeps the depth of the dark tones the way varnish does on a painting in a museum; a matte canvas looks dull and pale next to it. More about our print media.

Start with the original, which measures 150.2 × 97.8 cm. A print at or near that size reads the way the artist judged it. Printing smaller is easy; enlarging a small original changes its character. For the wall, above a sofa or a sideboard aim for two thirds to three quarters of the furniture width, and hang the center at eye level. Cut paper to size and tape it to the wall before you order. The original hangs in Philadelphia Museum of Art, USA. Full size guide.
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About the Painting

In "The Moorish Chief," Eduard Charlemont invites us into a realm where exoticism and European fascination with the “other” are skillfully intertwined. The central figure, draped in voluminous white robes, stands tall and regal, his presence anchoring the composition. Charlemont’s ability to capture the play of light on fabric is masterful, particularly in the folds of the garment, where the bright white almost glows against the dusky, earthen tones of the background. The painting is an exercise in contrasts - light against dark, softness against the hardness of stone, and the refinement of the robes against the rough architectural textures.

Charlemont’s palette is subtle yet deliberate. The whites of the chief’s attire dominate, but it is the earthy reds, browns, and muted golds of the palace architecture that root the painting in a world of wealth and grandeur. The Moorish influence is palpable in the ornate details of the setting - the intricate carvings and archways evoke the Islamic art of the Alhambra, a palace of mythical beauty and power in the Western imagination. Charlemont’s careful attention to these decorative elements gives the viewer a sense of place, without overwhelming the primary figure.

The composition is balanced, with the chief standing slightly off-center, allowing for an interplay between the figure and his environment. His gaze is calm, almost introspective, as though contemplating a world beyond the viewer’s reach. The warm light that enters from the side enhances the scene, casting shadows that deepen the sense of mystery and adding layers to the chief’s enigmatic presence. Charlemont evokes both the grandeur of the setting and the dignity of the man within it, creating a work that feels timeless, grounded in a particular historical moment yet reaching beyond it to explore themes of power, identity, and exoticism.

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Great canvas print. Very impressed with the quality and delivery speed.

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