The Mâristan or Mosque-Hospital of Kalaun, Cairo
1882
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1882
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a large, ornate building with arches and columns. People in robes are standing or sitting around the courtyard, some looking at each other. The scene is set in a warm, sunny place with lots of light and shadows. The artist has used a lot of detail to show the textures of the stone and the fabrics of the people's clothes. The colors are muted, with lots of blues and browns, which gives the painting a calm and peaceful feel. If you like this painting, you might also want to check out other works by the Impressionism movement.
