Edwin Lord Weeks
1849–1903 · American · 30 artworks
OrientalismDetailed architectural renderingVibrant color palettesNarrative compositionsExotic subject matterUse of light and shadow to create atmosphere
artist bio
Edwin Lord Weeks was an American artist renowned for his Orientalist paintings, capturing scenes from his travels in India, the Middle East, and North Africa. His detailed and vibrant depictions offer a glimpse into the cultures and daily life of these regions during the late 19th century.
what you'll learn
Studying Weeks' work allows students to explore the Orientalist movement and its representation of non-Western cultures. Students can learn about capturing light and atmosphere, depicting detailed architectural elements, and creating narrative scenes with numerous figures.
related: Jean-Leon Gerome, Gustave Boulanger
30 artworks
Muttra
1883
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Along the Ghats, Mathura
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Winter Landscape
1866
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An Open Air Kitchen, Lahore, India
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Leaving For The Hunt
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Festival At Fatehpur Sikri
1885
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A Persian Cafe
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Village in Atlas Mountains, Morocco
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The Silk Merchants
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On The River Benares
1883
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The Temple and Tank of Walkeschwar at Bombay
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An Open Air Restaurant, Lahore
1889
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Figures in the Courtyard of a Mosque
1895
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Entering The Mosque
1885
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Arrival of Prince Humbert, the Rahaj, at the Palace of Amber
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Elephants and Figures in a Courtyard, Fort Agra
1899
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A Street Market Scene, India
1887
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Portico of a Mosque, Ahmedabad
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The Moorish Bazaar
1873
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Granada Courtyard
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Man Leading a Camel
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Departure For The Hunt
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Market Square in Front of the Sacristy and Doorway of the Cathedral, Granada
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Royal Elephant at the Gateway to the Jami Masjid, Mathura
1895
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Elephants at the Palace of Jodhpore
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Arrival Of Prince Humbert, The Rajah, At The Palace Of Amber
1888
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Indian Prince And Parade Cermony
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Jumma Musjed Lahore India
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The Return Of The Imperial Court From The Great Nosque At Delhi, In The Reign Of Shah Jehan
1886
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Street Vendor, Ahmedabad
1885
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