Ludwig Deutsch - In front of the mosque (1886)

 Although his earliest Orientalist references appeared in 1881, Deutsch's first recorded journeys to the Middle East were made in 1885, 1890, and 1898, when he visited Egypt. . During the 1890s, he visited Egypt at least three times. Like many of his contemporaries, he found inspiration in North African light, color, landscapes and customs. He collected a large number of Oriental objects, including tiles, furniture, weapons, pipes, fabrics, and costumes, which he would later use in his paintings. His early work focused mainly on historical themes, but after visiting Egypt he focused on Orientalist settings. He was especially interested in capturing the rich, opulent scenes of the Palace and its surroundings. The detail in his paintings is amazing. He was very productive, creating many paintings on the same subject - prayers, guardians, musicians, street vendors, etc. To create paintings in large numbers, he used creates a virtual assembly line approach, using the same setting with different themes and activities to create an impression of variety.(Bonhams, Dubai - Oil on panel, 41 x 26.5 cm)

About the artwork:

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