Men in Oriental Costumes c. 1845

"Men in Oriental Costumes" is a painting created around 1845 by the French artist Narcisse-Virgilio Diaz. Diaz is known for his romantic and orientalist paintings. This work depicts three men, likely from the Middle East, in traditional garb. The figures are rendered with loose, expressive brushstrokes, typical of Diaz's style. The painting's composition focuses on the central figure, a man in a colorful turban, his face obscured by shadow. The background is rendered with loose strokes of color suggesting an atmospheric setting. This painting embodies the fascination with the Middle East in 19th-century Europe.