1861
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Seated Arabian is a 1861 by Mariano Fortuny Marsal, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This sketch shows a person sitting on the ground, wrapped in a loose cloak and a head covering. Their posture is hunched, with their arms resting on their knees. The background is dark and filled with rough, textured lines, while the figure stands out in lighter, sketchy strokes. The title *Seated Arabian* hints this might be a study of someone from North Africa or the Middle East. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to capture the folds of the clothing and the person’s tired stance. If you like this style, check out chiaroscuro—a technique that uses strong light and dark contrasts to create depth.
Mariano Fortuny y Marsal (Catalan: Marià Fortuny i Marsal, pronounced ; June 11, 1838 – November 21, 1874) was a Spanish painter known for works focusing on Romantic fascination with Orientalist themes, historicist…
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