The Moorish Bazaar 1873

edwinlordweeks

Private Collection

portrait

holy-places

handmade artwork painting

oil painting

coloured pencil

group-portraits

arch

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watercolour bleed

watercolour illustration

mixed medium

watercolor

warm toned green

environment sketch

"The Moorish Bazaar" by Edwin Lord Weeks depicts a bustling marketplace in Morocco. The painting, created in 1873, captures the vibrant colors and intricate details of a traditional Arab souk. The central archway, adorned with intricate brickwork, leads the viewer's eye into the heart of the marketplace, where vendors, merchants, and animals crowd the narrow streets. Weeks was known for his detailed and accurate representations of foreign cultures, and "The Moorish Bazaar" is a testament to his skillful portrayal of everyday life in Morocco.