Market at Constantinople 1868
Market day, Constantinople 1887. In this painting we see a world of contrasts, the bright costumes of the Turkish women gathered in veiled clusters holding their parasols engaging yet exclusive. To the right a male group of market traders and stall holders portrays a confident informality.
Market in Constantinople. Pasini's supreme command of the techniques of drawing was learnt in his youth, whilst he studied lithography at the Academy of Fine Arts in Parma, where he illustrated an album on the architecture and history of the region. It is the fine observation of the architecture of Constantinople and other cities that create the backdrop to so many of his paintings. The light reflects off the pale stone walls to illuminate the exotic locations in a direct contrast to the flatter, greyer light of the West. The popular, often seen motif of an arch or doorway draws the viewer deep into the mysterious world that lies beyond. 
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(below) Le reclute: the recruits 1982 oil on canvas 36¼ x 28¾ (92.5 x 73 cm.) and Palace Guards.
Born in Busseto, Italy, Pasini went to Parma to study at the Academy. In 1851 he moved to Paris and worked with Theodore Chasserieau, which is where he developed his fascination with subjects relating to the orient. In 1855 Pasini travelled with an Italian diplomat to Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the Yemen and the Persian Gulf. Painting 'en plein air', Pasini depicted the architecture, people and market scenes among the minarets and mosques that he encountered. He took part in the Paris Salons of 1859, 1863, 1864 and 1868, winning a medal each time and becoming one of the most popular orientalist painters of France. The oil paint is thinly applied and this combined with the pastel tones gives the illusion of bleached out colours under an unforgiving sun. As in this work, Pasini often included horses in his compositions. The melon seller was also a repeated motif.
Born in Busseto, Italy, Pasini went to Parma to study at the Academy. In 1851 he moved to Paris and worked with Theodore Chasserieau, which is where he developed his fascination with subjects relating to the orient. In 1855 Pasini travelled with an Italian diplomat to Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the Yemen and the Persian Gulf. Painting 'en plein air', Pasini depicted the architecture, people and market scenes among the minarets and mosques that he encountered. He took part in the Paris Salons of 1859, 1863, 1864 and 1868, winning a medal each time and becoming one of the most popular orientalist painters of France. The oil paint is thinly applied and this combined with the pastel tones gives the illusion of bleached out colours under an unforgiving sun. As in this work, Pasini often included horses in his compositions. The melon seller was also a repeated motif.
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