L’éléphant

felixziem

abstract painting

animal

impressionist landscape

possibly oil pastel

oil painting

acrylic on canvas

underpainting

painting painterly

watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

watercolor

"L’éléphant" is an oil painting by French artist Félix Ziem, known for his Orientalist paintings. The painting features a large elephant walking through a shallow body of water with a rider atop, silhouetted against a vibrant orange and pink sunset. Ziem’s work often captured the beauty of light and atmosphere, giving viewers a glimpse into the exotic landscapes of the Orient, a popular theme in the late 19th century.