Title:
The Look-outs, by Dinet
Description:
The drawing on the stamp is based on a photo.
"The Look-outs” is a painting by the French Orientalist artist Étienne Dinet. The painting depicts two men on horseback, wearing traditional North African clothing, on a hill overlooking a valley. The painting is notable for its detailed and realistic depiction of the landscape and the figures, and for its use of light and shadow to create a sense of depth and atmosphere. It was completed in 1913 and is part of a series of works by Dinet that portray life in North Africa.
"The Look-outs” is a painting by the French Orientalist artist Étienne Dinet. The painting depicts two men on horseback, wearing traditional North African clothing, on a hill overlooking a valley. The painting is notable for its detailed and realistic depiction of the landscape and the figures, and for its use of light and shadow to create a sense of depth and atmosphere. It was completed in 1913 and is part of a series of works by Dinet that portray life in North Africa.
Country:
Algeria
Denomination:
1.50 د.ج - Algerian dinar
Issue Date:
1969-11-29
Color:
Multicolor
Print Method:
Photogravure
Perforation:
Comb 14
Watermark:
No Watermark
Dimensions:
49 x 39 mm
Emission:
Commemorative
Series:
Dinet’s Paintings
Catalog Numbers:
Mi:DZ 538,Sn:DZ 429,Yt:DZ 504,Sg:DZ 547
Date Added:
2025-10-29 04:21:34
Themes:
Art | Mountains | Paintings
Date Added:
2025-10-29 04:21:34
