Narcisse BerchèreFrench, 1819–1891A Caravan in the Desert
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Not on view at present
Where is “A Caravan in the Desert” now? Collection: The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland. Not on view at present. Checked October 12, 2026.
The Cleveland Museum of Art
Cleveland, United States
It belongs to the collection, but is not on display at present.
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About the work
This drawing is one of many in which Narcisse Berchère depicted the desert landscape of Egypt—which France had attempted to colonize just a few decades before. Here, a party of travelers walks through a flat and expansive space accompanied by camels. After studying in Paris, Berchère made his first of several trips to North Africa, which served as inspiration for much of his work.
The Cleveland Museum of Art
Details
- Accession number
- 2019.61
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- The Cleveland Museum of Art
- Image: The Cleveland Museum of Art — Museum open access
