Markos Botsaris Orientalist Painting
Late 19th century
Oil on panel, wood
Artwork: 24,1cm x 19,1cm
Artwork & Frame: 49,8cm x 44,8cm
Collection Date: 2018
Collection Number: 103

Ex. French Private Collection (2018)

A French orientalist reproduction painting of Markos Botsaris. Signed by the artist on the lower right corner. Original work (1874) by Jean-Leon Gerome (French, 1824-1904).

Markos Botsaris was a Souliot chieftain, general of the Greek revolutionary army and hero of the Greek War of Independence. He played a key role in relieving the First Siege of Missolonghi in 1822–1823 and was awarded the title of General of Western Greece by the revolutionary Greek government. He was killed during the Battle of Karpenisi and was buried in Missolonghi with full honors. Botsaris is among the most revered national heroes in Greece.

[1] https://www.christies.com/en/lot/lot-6229355 (Original sold at Christies New York $3,375,000 October 2019)