Konrad Petrides
Konrad Petrides (1850–1906) was an Austrian painter known for his work in the genre of Orientalist art, a movement in European painting that depicted scenes from the Middle East and North Africa. Born in Vienna, Petrides studied art at the Academy of Fine Arts in Vienna, where he became influenced by the Romantic movement and the growing European fascination with the exoticism of the "Orient." Petrides' work often portrayed detailed and vivid scenes of bustling markets, desert landscapes, and the people of these distant regions, adhering to the 19th-century European taste for Orientalism.
Petrides enjoyed some success during his lifetime, with his works being exhibited in Vienna and other parts of Europe. Today, his paintings are less well known but remain of interest to collectors of Orientalist art. His works can occasionally be found in private collections and at auction.
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Full Name: Konrad Petrides
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Birth and Death: 1850–1906
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Profession: Painter
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Influences: Orientalism, Romanticism, Academy of Fine Arts Vienna
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Legacy: Known for Orientalist scenes, Petrides' works are found in private collections and at auction.
