An Arab scholar 

"An Arab Scholar" is a painting by Rudolf Ernst, a German artist known for his Orientalist paintings. The artwork depicts an older man, possibly a scholar, sitting in an ornate, richly decorated room, holding a book and a pipe. The use of vivid colors, intricate patterns, and the subject matter itself are characteristic of Orientalist art, which was popular in the 19th century and often depicted scenes from the Middle East or North Africa, often romanticizing the cultures and peoples of these regions.