[LE BLANC, Theodore. Croquis d' après nature faits pendat trois ans de sejour en Grèce et dans le Levant, Paris, Gihaut, 1833-4].
Description
The French painter and officer Théodore Leblanc (1800? - 1837) stayed in Greece and the Levant for approximately three years, possibly from 1828 to 1831. Although he coincided in place and time with the French Scientific Expedition (1829-1830), his activity was independent to that of the mission. Leblanc drew from nature; his works are marked by caricaturesque elements but convey intense emotion. His paintings are extremely rare; apart from portraits they include scenes from the Greek War of Independence and snapshots from everyday life in the places he visited.
Written by Ioli Vingopoulou
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- [LE BLANC, Theodore. Croquis d' après nature faits pendat trois ans de sejour en Grèce et dans le Levant, Paris, Gihaut, 1833-4].
Ottoman soldier wearing the uniform established after the reforms of the early 19th century.
“Palikaria”, members of irregular troops of Roumeli, Greece.
A kapetanios from Sparta.
“Vounisioi” (mountaineers), members of irregular troops of Mount Uludag (Olympus of Mysia), Bithynia.
Interior of footwear shop at the bazaar of Izmir.
