The Old Clothes Dealer, Cairo
1879
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paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Stephen James Ferris
Stephen James Ferris (1886–1887) was an artist.
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ink
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Old Clothes Dealer, Cairo is a 1879 ink by Stephen James Ferris, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image depicts a man in traditional Middle Eastern attire, standing in a bustling marketplace. He wears a long robe and turban, holding a rifle and a large, ornate object. In the foreground, a dog lies on the ground, while other figures are visible in the background, including a woman in a long dress and a man with a sword. The scene is set against a backdrop of tall buildings, with a dark sky above. The overall atmosphere is one of vibrant activity, with the man at the center of the composition drawing the viewer's attention. For more information on this style of etching, explore the works of Stephen James Ferris.
Stephen James Ferris (1886–1887) was an artist.
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