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The Musabagh, by Felice A. Beato, 1858

The Musabagh

Felice A. Beato

1858

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

The Musabagh is a 1858 by Felice A. Beato, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Felice A. Beato
When & what style?
1858 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a large, ornate building with a dome on the left side. The building has many windows and arches, and there are people and horses in front of it. The painting is in black and white. The building looks old and fancy, with lots of details on the walls and roof. There's a horse and carriage in front, and some people standing around. The background is a plain sky. If you like this painting, you might also like the work of other artists who used chiaroscuro, a technique that uses strong contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of volume in an image.

About the artist

Artist

Felice A. Beato

Felice A. Beato and Felice Antonio Beato are collective signatures used by the brothers Felice Beato and Antonio Beato, who were both pioneering photographers in the 19th century. They were noted for their depictions of…

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