Arabs in Egypt, Sunrise
1867
oil
canvas
From the collection of Walters Art Museum
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Adolf Schreyer
Adolf Schreyer (1828–1899) was a German artist, born in Frankfurt.
See the richer artist page1867
oil
canvas
From the collection of Walters Art Museum
Arabs in Egypt, Sunrise is a 1867 oil by Adolf Schreyer, a Orientalism work, held at Walters Art Museum.
This painting shows a group of people and horses in front of a stone building. The people are dressed in robes and headscarves, and the horses are saddled and ready to ride. The building has arched doorways and windows, and a decorative stone wall surrounds it. In the foreground, a pile of clothing and other items lies on the ground. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of activity and preparation, as if the people are getting ready to depart on a journey. To learn more about the artist who created this scene, look up Adolf Schreyer.
Adolf Schreyer (1828–1899) was a German artist, born in Frankfurt.
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