Arab School 1841 - 1851

johnfredericklewis

figurative

study drawing

charcoal drawing

possibly oil pastel

oil painting

underpainting

painting painterly

watercolour illustration

watercolor

warm toned green

environment sketch

John Frederick Lewis's "Arab School" (1841-1851) depicts a classroom scene in the Middle East. The artist, known for his detailed Orientalist paintings, captures the moment of instruction with a teacher and his students. The image showcases the traditional attire of the period and the use of a wooden chest as a desk. Lewis’s meticulous attention to detail and realistic portrayal of Middle Eastern culture showcase the influence of Orientalism on art during the 19th century.