Egyptian Smoker
1865
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1865
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This painting shows a man sitting with a pipe in his mouth, wearing a turban and a long robe. He has a sword and a stick in his hands. The man is sitting on a bundle of straw or hay. The man's face and clothing are detailed, and the background is plain. The painting is done in a realistic style, with attention to the textures of the man's clothing and the objects he is holding. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and volume in the painting. You can learn more about the artist, Jean-Léon Gérôme.
