On the Desert c. 1867

"On the Desert," painted by Jean-Léon Gérôme in 1867, depicts a young man with two greyhounds in the arid desert landscape. Gérôme was a French painter known for his detailed and meticulous style, often depicting scenes from ancient history and exotic locales. The painting's realism and emphasis on the man's simple yet dignified stance in the vast desert setting highlight Gérôme's interest in Orientalist subjects.