1890
oil
canvas
From the collection of Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
Evening on Terraces (Morocco) is a 1890 oil by Jean-Joseph Benjamin-Constant, a Orientalism work, depicting Woman, held at Montreal Museum of Fine Arts.
In this painting, a woman sits on a stone wall, looking out at the view. She is dressed in a dark green dress with a white sleeveless top underneath, and her long dark hair is adorned with a headscarf. To her left, another woman reclines on a couch, wearing a white dress and a blue headscarf. The scene is set against a backdrop of a cityscape, with buildings and a body of water visible in the distance. The sky above is a soft blue, with a few clouds scattered about. The overall atmosphere of the painting is one of tranquility and relaxation. The artist's use of color and composition creates a sense of depth and dimensionality, drawing the viewer's eye into the scene. To learn more about the artist behind this work, explore the art of Jean-Joseph Benjamin-Constant.
Jean-Joseph Benjamin-Constant (also known as Benjamin-Constant), born Jean-Joseph Constant (10 June 1845 – 26 May 1902), was a French painter and etcher best known for his Oriental subjects and portraits.
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