Street in An Arab City 1870

"Street in an Arab City" is a 1870 oil painting by Cesare Biseo, an Italian artist known for his orientalist paintings. The artwork depicts a street scene in an Arab city, featuring a prominent mosque with a striped facade and a tall minaret. The painting is characterized by a vibrant color palette and detailed depiction of architectural elements. The artist captures the essence of a bustling city through the depiction of the bustling street scene with figures walking, lending a sense of lively movement to the composition. Biseo's work contributed to the popularity of Orientalism in 19th-century European art, providing a glimpse into the fascinating cultures of the Middle East.