Alfred Dehodencq
1822–1882 · French · 30 artworks
RomanticismOrientalismVibrant color palettesDetailed ethnographic representationDramatic lightingDynamic compositionsNarrative storytelling
artist bio
Alfred Dehodencq was a French Orientalist painter known for his vibrant depictions of life in Spain and North Africa. He brought a Romantic sensibility to his portrayals of diverse cultures, capturing both the exotic and the everyday.
what you'll learn
Studying Dehodencq's work allows students to explore the themes and techniques of Orientalism and Romanticism, while also considering the ethical implications of representing other cultures. Students can learn about color theory and composition through his vibrant scenes.
related: Eugene Delacroix, Jean-Leon Gerome, Gustave Moreau
30 artworks
Intimate portraits
1872
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The Moroccan storyteller
1858
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Jewish festival in Tetuan (June, 4)
1865
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Dancer and favorites
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Christopher Columbus arriving at the Rabida Convent
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Execution of a Jewess in Morocco
1861
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Children in La Berrada (now Berrada, Morocco)
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A dance for the Sultan
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Two children reading
1845
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Christopher Columbus at the Monastery of Rabida
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Portrait of Marie, the artist's daughter
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A Confraternity in Procession along Calle Génova, Seville
1851
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Algerian women
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Portrait of Prince Piscicelli
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Portrait of Edmond, Son of the Artist
1870
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The Pasha's exit
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The arrest of Charlotte Corday after the murder of Marat
1853
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People in the Luxembourg garden, with the Pantheon in Paris
1871
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Two brothers in a study
1853
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The Execution of the Jewess (Sol Hachuel)
1860
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A Gypsy Dance in the Gardens of the Alcázar, in Front of Charles V Pavilion
1851
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Moroccan street scene (study for The Moroccan storyteller)
1858
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Portrait of a man
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View of the artist's studio
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Portrait of a Moroccan man
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The Hajj (the traditional pilgrimage to the Holy Mosque of Mecca)
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Portrait of a son of the artist
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Portrait of his son
1873
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Interior, family life
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Théodore De Banville, French poet and writer
1868
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