It's the Emir 1870

"It's the Emir" is a 1870 painting by Gustave Boulanger, a French academic artist known for his Orientalist paintings. The artwork depicts a scene in a desert encampment, with a central figure, an Emir, on horseback, surrounded by other figures and dogs. The scene is likely inspired by Boulanger’s travels in North Africa, and the painting uses realistic details and rich colors to evoke the atmosphere of the region. The painting is an example of Orientalist art, a genre popular in the 19th century that often romanticized and exoticized Eastern cultures.