Standing Guard 

"Standing Guard" is an oil painting by the Austrian artist Rudolf Ernst (1854-1932). The work features a single, stoic figure, likely a guard, dressed in traditional Middle Eastern garb, standing before a grand doorway adorned with ornate carvings. Ernst, known for his depictions of Orientalist subjects, captures the detail of the guard's attire and the architectural setting with meticulous precision. The painting's composition, with the figure centrally positioned and the doorway serving as a backdrop, creates a sense of stillness and grandeur, highlighting the guard's steadfastness and the importance of his duty.