Georges Jules Victor Clairin - The Arrival of the Guests, Venice
Summary
Georges Clairin (1843–1919) was a French Orientalist painter and illustrator. He was influenced by Eastern imagery Moorish architecture, and visited North Africa many times, in particular Algeria, Morocco and Egypt. In Paris he led the life of a socialite, and befriended the glamorous actress Sarah Bernhardt, his friend for 50 years, and is today best known for his 'in costume' and informal intimate portraits of her.
Date
2016
Source
Wikimedia Commons
Copyright info
public domain