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East and West by John Evan Hodgson
East and West
East and West by John Evan Hodgson
East and West by John Evan Hodgson

East and West

Artist (London, England, 1831 - 1895)
Mediumoil on panel
ClassificationsPaintings And Drawings
DimensionsOverall: Height: 27.4 cm, Width: 40.3 cm
Frame: Height: 48.3 cm, Width: 61.6 cm
AcquisitionAlexander Macdonald Bequest, 1901.
CopyrightOut of copyright - CC0
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG002762
About MeJohn Evan Hodgson had painted historical and domestic scenes, until a visit in 1868 to North Africa. From then on he began to paint exclusively eastern subjects, his visit to Algiers, Tunis and Morocco gripped his imagination.

Eastern and Arabian subjects had a broad appeal as explorers began to publish their travels and adventures, revealing new and exciting information about Arab life and faraway cities, which had never been viewed by Europeans.

'East and West' is a painting that idealises an encounter between sailors and Arabs, suggesting inspiring conversation and cultural exchanges.



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After an 1868 visit to North Africa, Hodgson only painted Middle Eastern scenes, here an idealised conversation between sailors and local men.