A Large Orientalist Oil on Canvas Painting

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Large Orientalist Painting in a similar style as "A street In Cairo" by artist Ettore Simonetti (1857-1909).

The artwork depicts … Read more Large Orientalist Painting in a similar style as "A street In Cairo" by artist Ettore Simonetti (1857-1909).

The artwork depicts a bustling street scene, likely in Cairo, with a group of men gathered in a courtyard. The central figure is a man with a white beard and turban who appears to be conducting business, possibly as a merchant or scholar. A man in the foreground, with a hookah and a red carpet, adds to the sense of a daily gathering. The architecture is rustic, with stone walls and a partially covered roof that allows beams of sunlight to illuminate the scene, creating a dramatic play of light and shadow.

The painting is housed in an ornate, gold-toned frame that complements the work's style and a period in which such art was popular. See less