Eugene Delacroix, French Lieutenant on Horseback Leading a Bedouin Cavalry, 1830, Oil on Canvas

Oil painting (framed), attributed to the style of Eugene Delacroix (1798-1863). Created in the 19th century, this piece is titled 'French Lieutenant on Horseback Leading a Bedouin Cavalry.' The medium is oil on canvas with a linen base and the original frame. Dimensions: 36.5 X 28 cm (undamaged). The painting depicts a French officer on horseback in a uniform associated with the French North African army of the 1830s, surrounded by a Bedouin cavalry. Executed with loose yet confident brushstrokes, the colors utilized are reminiscent of Eugene Delacroix's palette during his Moroccan trip around 1832. This includes cadmium red, ultramarine blue, and lead white. While unsigned, the painting possesses all the characteristics attributed to Delacroix's masterful style. Period: Before 1890. Production Year: 1830. Country of Manufacture: France. Detailed condition: Very good — no defects but slight traces of use. Restoration: light wear consistent with age, restored with varnish renewed.