Man in Arab Costume, Seated and Smoking
1864
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1864
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
The painting is called Man in Arab Costume, Seated and Smoking. It was made in the 1860s. The watercolour shows a scene that was popular among travellers and artists at the time, who were drawn to the exotic cultures of North Africa and the Middle East. This interest was fueled by increased travel to these regions. Check out the movement Impressionism.
