Study of a Moor in Blue
1890
oil
canvas
From the collection of Brooklyn Museum
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Edwin Lord Weeks
Edwin Lord Weeks (1849–1903) was an artist, born in Boston.
See the richer artist page1890
oil
canvas
From the collection of Brooklyn Museum
Study of a Moor in Blue is a 1890 oil by Edwin Lord Weeks, a Orientalism work, held at Brooklyn Museum.
This painting depicts a man dressed in a blue robe and a white turban with a red patch, facing away from the viewer. He is shown in profile, with his left arm bent and his hand grasping something against a wall. The man's attire and the wall behind him are rendered in muted colors, with the blue of his robe standing out against the more subdued tones of the background. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation, as if the man is lost in thought. To learn more about the techniques used in this painting, explore the concept of glazing.
Edwin Lord Weeks (1849–1903) was an artist, born in Boston.
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