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Moguls Elephant

Name Class Date

Edwin Lord Weeks, Moguls Elephant. Public domain.

The facts

Artist
Edwin Lord Weeks originaluniqueart.com/en/artists/edwin-lord-weeks/
Artist’s dates
1849 – 1903

In context

Moguls Elephant — Edwin Lord Weeks

When might this have been painted?

  1. 1840
  2. 1850
  3. 1860
  4. 1870
  5. 1880
  6. 1890
  7. 1900

Shaded: the lifetime of Edwin Lord Weeks (1849–1903)

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Colours

Measured from the image

    Main colour

    Espresso #401b16

    Catalogued palette

    • #401B16
    • #E0C19C
    • #98694A
    • #798BC8
    Palette
    Earthy The dominant colour family in the image.
    Main colour name
    Espresso
    Intensity
    Vivid How saturated and varied the colours are, from a single toned-down hue to many bright ones.
    Contrast
    Statement How much the colours differ in lightness and saturation across the picture.
    Harmony
    Softly Mixed Palette How well the colours work together, from clashing to fully unified.
    Brightness
    Bright How light or dark the picture reads overall, from deep shadow to bright highlight.
    Saturation
    Balanced Soft How pure and strong the colours are, from near-grey to fully vivid.

    About this artwork

    Moguls Elephant — Edwin Lord Weeks

    The painting "Mogul's Elephant" by Edwin Lord Weeks is a stunning example of Orientalist art, showcasing the artist's fascination with the exotic cultures of the East. This beautiful piece is now available as a handmade oil painting reproduction on AllPaintingsStore.com, allowing art lovers to own a piece of history.

    Artist and Style

    Edwin Lord Weeks was an American artist known for his vivid and detailed depictions of everyday life in India, Morocco, and other Eastern countries. His style is characterized by intricate details and vibrant colors, which bring the scenes to life. The "Mogul's Elephant" painting is a prime example of his work, featuring a majestic elephant adorned with intricate blankets and ornaments, set against the backdrop of a grand palace.

    Symbolism and Significance

    The elephant in the painting is a symbol of power and strength, while the palace represents wealth and opulence. The scene is meant to evoke a sense of wonder and awe, transporting the viewer to a far-off land of exotic beauty. As noted on Wikipedia, Edwin Lord Weeks was known for his ability to capture the essence of Eastern cultures, and this painting is a testament to his skill.

    Reproduction and Availability

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    Artist and museum

    Artist

    Edwin Lord Weeks

    Born in Boston, United States of America

    a life of artistic exploration

    edwin lord weeks, an american artist, left an indelible mark on the art world with his captivating works. born in 1849 in boston, massachusetts, weeks' life was a testament to his family's affluence, which enabled him to pursue his passion for painting and traveling.

    early years and artistic development

    as a young man, weeks visited the florida keys to draw, further solidifying his artistic foundation. his earliest known paintings date from 1867, when he was eighteen years old. notably, it wasn't until his landscape with blue heron, dated 1871 and painted in the everglades, that weeks began to exhibit a dexterity of technique and eye for composition.

    parisian sojourn and orientalist subjects

    in 1872, weeks relocated to paris, becoming a pupil of léon bonnat and jean-léon gérôme. this marked the beginning of his emergence as one of america's major painters of orientalist subjects. throughout his adult life, he was an inveterate traveler, journeying to south america (1869), egypt and persia (1870), morocco (frequently between 1872 and 1878), and india (1882–83).

    notable works and publications

    some of weeks' most notable works include:

    a maratha, leaving for hunting from gwalior fort

    maratha king of gwalior at his palace

    an open-air restaurant near wazir khan mosque, lahore

    royal elephant at the gateway to the jama masjid, mathura

    in 1895, weeks wrote and illustrated a book of travels, from the black sea through persia and india, followed by episodes of mountaineering in 1897.

    awards and legacy

    weeks earned numerous accolades, including a medal of honor in 1884, a third class medal in 1889, a gold medal at the 1889 international exhibition, and the legion of honor in 1896. he was also a member of the légion d'honneur, france, an officer of the order of saint michael (bavaria), and a member of the munich secession. view edwin lord weeks' artworks on AllPaintingsStore: [https://AllPaintingsStore.com/@/edwinlordweeks](https://AllPaintingsStore.com/@/edwinlordweeks) explore more about orientalist subjects on AllPaintingsStore: /en/art/list/

    Where to read more

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    Cite this artwork

    MLA
    Weeks, Edwin Lord. Moguls Elephant. n.d., https://originaluniqueart.com/en/art/edwin-lord-weeks-moguls-elephant-9GEJRC-en/
    APA
    Weeks, Edwin Lord (n.d.). Moguls Elephant [Painting]. https://originaluniqueart.com/en/art/edwin-lord-weeks-moguls-elephant-9GEJRC-en/
    Chicago
    Edwin Lord Weeks. Moguls Elephant. n.d. https://originaluniqueart.com/en/art/edwin-lord-weeks-moguls-elephant-9GEJRC-en/
    Harvard
    Weeks, Edwin Lord (n.d.) Moguls Elephant. Available at: https://originaluniqueart.com/en/art/edwin-lord-weeks-moguls-elephant-9GEJRC-en/

    Look closely

    Moguls Elephant — Edwin Lord Weeks

    Look closely

    Answer in your own words. There are no wrong answers here — only answers you can explain.

    1. What catches your eye first, and why?
    2. Which colours or shapes create the mood — and what is that mood?
    3. Look back at An Indian Hunting Party (1899), earlier in this guide. Name two things it shares with this work, and one that is different.
    4. What might the artist have wanted you to feel?
    5. If you could ask the artist one question about this work, what would it be?

    Your response

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