Recess in the reception room in the house of the Mufti Sheikh el Mahadi, Cairo
1823
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1823
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This room looks like a fancy sitting area with bright blue tile walls and red cushions. A man in white stands near a low table, holding a metal tray with a cup. Another man in a turban sits on a couch, leaning on a cane. The walls have colorful stained-glass windows and intricate designs near the ceiling. The artist paid close attention to the patterns and light coming through the windows. The way the colors mix on the tiles and fabrics makes the room feel warm and busy. If you like this style, check out Romanticism for more paintings like this.
