William Sartain (NY, 1843-1924), Algerian Cafe,

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William Sartain (NY, 1843-1924), Algerian Cafe, oil on canvas, signed lower right "W. Sartain," depicting a single robed figure seated in a sparse cafe interior, presented in a very attractive carved and gilt wood frame with gallery plaque bearing artist's name, date, and title, verso of canvas bears likely later ink inscription "475 / Algerian Cafe / 28x30;" William Sartain was born in 1843 to John Sartain, a prominent mezzotint engraver, in Philadelphia. After studying with his father, Sartain decided to continue his art studies under Christian Schussele at the Pennsylvania Academy. While at the Academy, Sartain befriended Thomas Eakins, along with several other aspiring and talented artists. In 1869, Eakins and Sartain traveled to Paris, where they shared a studio. Paris was the city for artists during the mid-nineteenth century and they soon found themselves exposed to a whole new current of thought. This drive eventually led them to Spain and Algiers. Sartain was particularly taken by the romance and supposed simplicity of Algiers, where he continued the Orientalist tradition. Sartain immersed himself in the culture, donning traditional clothing and learning Arabic. This painting is a perfect example of his reverence for the "exotic" country and culture. The muted, almost tonalistic, palette hints towards the tonalist landscapes read more

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