Arab with a Linen c. 19th century

"Arab with a Linen" is a 19th-century drawing by Isidore Pils, a French painter known for his depictions of Orientalist themes. This work, created in pencil on paper, features a single figure, an Arab man, who is shown in a dynamic pose, holding a linen cloth aloft. The drawing's realism and attention to detail showcase Pils's skill in capturing both the physicality and the cultural context of his subject. The subject is a man wearing a turban and traditional clothing, with his upper body exposed. This work is a testament to Pils's interest in the Middle East and its people, and it is considered to be an important example of Orientalist art. The work is currently housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art.