Arabian Poet (Persian) 1886

Gustave Moreau's "Arabian Poet" (1886) depicts an ethereal scene with a winged angel guiding a turbaned, Arab poet on horseback. The dramatic composition and rich colors, often used in Moreau's symbolic works, emphasize the mystical and fantastical elements of the scene. The setting, with its distant mountains and a setting sun, suggests a journey into a world of imagination and dream. This painting is an example of Moreau's symbolist style, which explores the themes of myth, legend, and the power of the imagination.