Afternoon Rest, Algiers 

"Afternoon Rest, Algiers" by Frederick Arthur Bridgman is a captivating depiction of life in Algiers. The painting features a scene of leisure and entertainment, with a woman reclining on a divan while a musician strums a lute. A young child and a gazelle add to the sense of tranquility in the scene. Bridgman was known for his detailed Orientalist paintings that captured the beauty and culture of North Africa. This work, like many of Bridgman’s other paintings, reflects the fascination with the Middle East that was prevalent in European art during the 19th century.