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Moguls Elephant

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Edwin Lord Weeks, Moguls Elephant. Public domain. See this canvas under a moving light: the drawing, the true colour under the varnish, the bare pigment

The facts

Artist
Edwin Lord Weeks wahooart.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

Row above: the years. Row below: how old the artist was at the start and at the end of each span — 0 at birth, 54 at death.

Shaded: the lifetime of Edwin Lord Weeks (1849–1903) every dated painting, decade by decade

First works: up to 1880 Main working years: 1880–1888 Late works: from 1888

Those three bands split the works this catalogue has a date for into a first quarter, a middle half and a last quarter. They are not the artist’s complete output: a thin stretch may be a gap in the record rather than a quiet spell. The same years with the artist’s life laid along them

This record has no exact year on file — using the artist's lifetime and the work's style, what decade would you guess?

Compare with

Pick one work above: name two things it shares with this one, and one thing that's different.

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Colours

Measured from the image

    Main colour

    Espresso #401b16

    Catalogued palette

    • #401B16
    • #E0C19C
    • #98694A
    • #798BC8

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    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.

    Where in the world is this painting looked at?

    • under 1%
    • 1–3%
    • 3–8%
    • 8–20%
    • 20% and over
    This painting alone has too few recorded visitors to map, so the plate reads every work by Edwin Lord Weeks over the last twelve months — 5 countries in all. Where these figures come from

    The ten leading countries

    1. 1 China 76.1%3,500 visits
    2. 2 Singapore 10.9%500 visits
    3. 3 United States of America 8.7%400 visits
    4. 4 Hong Kong 2.2%100 visits
    5. 5 Türkiye 2.2%100 visits

    Find the three darkest countries on the map. Is the museum that keeps this painting in any of them? Write down one reason people far away might look at it.

    The 20 most looked-at works by Edwin Lord Weeks

    1. 1 Street Scene in India 7.8%400 visits
    2. 2 An Indian Hunting Party, 1899 5.9%300 visits
    3. 3 Elephants and Figures in a Courtyard, Fort Agra, 1890 3.9%200 visits
    4. 4 the golden temple amritsar, 1890 3.9%200 visits
    5. 5 Leaving for the Hunt at Gwalior, 1887 3.9%200 visits
    6. 6 Gate of the Fortress at Agra, India 3.9%200 visits
    7. 7 Arrival Of Prince Humbert, The Rajah, At The Palace Of Amber 3.9%200 visits
    8. 8 The Caravan, 1877 3.9%200 visits
    9. 9 rajah starting on a hat 3.9%200 visits
    10. 10 The Arrival Of A Caravan Outside Marakesh, The Mountains Of Atlas In The Distance 3.9%200 visits
    11. 11 the temple and tank of walkeshwar at bombay 3.9%200 visits
    12. 12 Moorish Guard 3.9%200 visits
    13. 13 Old Blue-Tiled Mosque, Outside of Delhi, India, 1883 2.0%100 visits
    14. 14 Interior of the Mosque at Cordova, 1880 2.0%100 visits
    15. 15 A Street Market Scene, India 2.0%100 visits
    16. 16 The Hour of Prayer at Moti Mushid (The Pearl Mosque), Agra, 1888 2.0%100 visits
    17. 17 Two Arabs Reading 2.0%100 visits
    18. 18 Man Leading a Camel 2.0%100 visits
    19. 19 Traveling in Persia, 1895 2.0%100 visits
    20. — Moguls Elephant this painting 0.0%0 visits

    Together these works take 66.7% of all the attention this artist's paintings received over the last twelve months. The catalogue holds 119 works by this artist, of which 36 were looked at at least once. This painting has not been looked at yet in that time — it closes the list without a rank. The same counts, month by month

    Bars measure attention, not quality. Pick the work at the top and this one: name one thing that might make a painting famous beyond how well it is painted.

    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.

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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/

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    Cite this artwork

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

    Write a short paragraph about this artwork. Use the facts from the earlier parts of this guide, and your answers above.

    Questions & Answers

    Is "Moguls Elephant" by Edwin Lord Weeks in the public domain, and why?

    "Moguls Elephant" by Edwin Lord Weeks is in the public domain - its copyright has expired. Copyright duration runs from the artist's death, which occurred in 1903.

    How do contrast and harmony combine in "Moguls Elephant"?

    The color composition of "Moguls Elephant" by Edwin Lord Weeks combines a statement contrast with a softly mixed palette harmony.

    Where do the visitors of "Moguls Elephant" by Edwin Lord Weeks come from?

    A Stats page exists for "Moguls Elephant". It charts the monthly visits of the artwork and of the artist's other works, with country and language breakdowns.