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Fanatics of Tangier, c. 1837-38 (oil on canvas)
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Fanatics of Tangier, c. 1837-38 (oil on canvas)
487973 Fanatics of Tangier, c.1837-38 (oil on canvas) by Delacroix, Ferdinand Victor Eugene (1798-1863); 95.5x128.5 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; (add.info.: In 1832, Delacroix travelled to North Africa with the French ambassador, Count de Mornay, who was to negotiate a treaty of friendship with the sultan of Morocco. One day in Tangier, the two hid in an attic and through the cracks of a shuttered window witnessed the frenzy of the aOssaouas, a fanatical Muslim sect.); eMinneapolis Institute of Art; Bequest of J. Jerome Hill; French, out of copyright
Media ID 23256894
© Minneapolis Institute of Art Bequest of J. Jerome Hill / Bridgeman Images
Chaos Chaotic Fanatical Fanatics Moroccan Morocco Muslims North African Sect Tangier
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This print captures the intense scene of "Fanatics of Tangier" painted by Ferdinand Victor Eugene Delacroix in 1837-38. The oil on canvas artwork, measuring 95.5x128.5 cm, is housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts in Minnesota, USA. Delacroix's journey to North Africa alongside French ambassador Count de Mornay provided him with a unique opportunity to witness the fervor and chaos of the Aissaouas, a fanatical Muslim sect. In this particular moment captured by Delacroix's brushstrokes, he and de Mornay hide in an attic while peering through a shuttered window. The streets below are filled with frenzied individuals engulfed in their religious devotion. The architecture of Tangier serves as a backdrop for this chaotic spectacle unfolding before our eyes. Amongst the crowd, one can spot men dressed in traditional North African attire and children caught up amidst the commotion. Delacroix skillfully portrays both the energy and intensity emanating from these devout followers as they engage in their rituals. This painting offers us a glimpse into Moroccan culture during that time period and sheds light on religious practices that may be unfamiliar to many viewers. Through this powerful image, we are transported back to c. 1837-38 Tangier where faith takes center stage amidst bustling streets and passionate believers gather together under an azure sky – forever immortalized by Delacroix's artistic prowess.
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