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Interior of a School Coranique, by Si Azouaou Mammeri, unspecified, 1904

Interior of a School Coranique

Si Azouaou Mammeri

1904

unspecified

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Interior of a School Coranique is a 1904 unspecified by Si Azouaou Mammeri, a Orientalism work, depicting Algeria, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Si Azouaou Mammeri
When & what style?
1904 · Orientalism
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting depicts a group of people, mostly children, gathered in a room. They are dressed in robes and head coverings, and some are holding papers. The room has a simple, beige-colored wall and a tiled floor. In the foreground, a man in a dark robe stands out, while the children sit on the floor, engaged in what appears to be a lesson. The overall atmosphere is one of quiet contemplation. If you're interested in learning more about Algerian art and culture, you might want to explore the subject of Algeria further.

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