Camels in a Street in Tunisia

1882

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Orientalist Painting

Dominant colour

Camels in a Street in Tunisia is a 1882 by Unknown, a Impressionism work, depicting Orientalist Painting, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1882 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This photo shows a dusty street in a dry, sunlit town. Three camels walk in a line, led by a person in light clothing. Another person sits on the right, wrapped in a robe. In the background, a tall tower with arched windows and a pointed top stands out against a hazy mountain range. The photo looks like it was taken in a place with warm, desert-like weather. The light is soft, and the colors are muted, giving it a dreamy but real feel. Next, look up orientalist painting to see how artists often depicted places like this.