Sheich Ibrahim and His Visitors (from "Illustrated Arabian Nights' Entertainments") 1860 - 1870

"Sheich Ibrahim and His Visitors" is a wood engraving by the Dalziel Brothers, created between 1860 and 1870. It depicts a scene from the "Illustrated Arabian Nights' Entertainments," a collection of stories from the Middle East, with Sheich Ibrahim reclining on a cushion and receiving refreshments from a servant while a female companion sits beside him. The detailed, intricate style of the engraving reflects the popular Victorian fascination with exotic cultures and narratives. This artwork is housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.