Bashi-Bazouk
Jean-Léon Gérôme · 1868–69
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"Bashi-Bazouk," an oil on canvas by Jean-Léon Gérôme, was created between 1868 and 1869. The painting measures 31 3/4 x 26 inches (80.6 x 66 cm) and is classified as a painting within the European Paintings department.
The work was a gift of Mrs. Charles Wrightsman in 2008 to The Metropolitan Museum of Art, where it is currently held. The catalogue data does not provide information regarding the artwork's provenance, exhibitions history, or specific literature. No culture is attributed to the piece in the provided record.
Jean-Léon Gérôme (1824–1904) was a French painter and sculptor. The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds several other works by Gérôme, including "Prayer in the Mosque," "Springtime," and "Arnaut Officer in Prayer."
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