The Perfume Makers 

Rudolf Ernst's "The Perfume Makers" is a captivating depiction of two women in traditional Middle Eastern attire, engaged in the art of perfume making. One woman delicately adds rose petals to a large blue vase, while the other carries a basket filled with fresh flowers through an arched doorway. Ernst's meticulous attention to detail, capturing the vibrant colors and textures of the scene, transports the viewer to a world of aromatic delight. The painting evokes a sense of tradition and craftsmanship, as well as the exotic allure of Eastern cultures, a theme that was popular in European Orientalist art during the late 19th century.