Arnaut of Cairo 1871

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"Arnaut of Cairo", painted in 1871 by Jean-Léon Gérôme, depicts a figure dressed in the traditional attire of an Albanian soldier, known as an Arnaut. The subject is standing in a bustling street, holding a rifle with a sword at his side, surrounded by two greyhounds. This painting exemplifies Gérôme's characteristic meticulous detail and realistic portrayal of historical figures, known for his exploration of Orientalist themes, a genre popular in the 19th century.