1870
oil
canvas
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Head of an Elderly Arab is a 1870 oil by Frederic Leighton, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This painting is a portrait of an elderly Arab man. He is shown from the chest up, facing left. He has a long white beard and is wearing a red and white turban. The background is dark, which helps the subject stand out. The man's face is wrinkled, showing his age. His eyes are cast downward, giving him a contemplative look. The turban is wrapped around his head in a way that adds to his dignified appearance. The artist who created this portrait was skilled at capturing the subtleties of human expression. To see more works by this artist, look up Frederic Leighton.
Frederic Leighton, 1st Baron Leighton,, known as Sir Frederic Leighton between 1878 and 1896, was a British Victorian painter, draughtsman, and sculptor.
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