Figure of a Man in Arab dress, reclining, smoking a chibouk
1855
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1855
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
A man sits on the ground, legs crossed, wearing loose, striped pants and a long coat. He holds a curved pipe to his lips and rests one hand on a small basket beside him. His turban is white, and his face is dark with a short beard. The background is plain, letting his clothes stand out in warm browns and soft grays. The painting looks rough, like it was done quickly with watercolors. The artist didn’t focus on tiny details—just the big shapes and colors. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
