Moorish Guard in the Alhambra by the Austrian painter Rudolf Ernst (1854-1932). Ernst lived in Paris and was one of the best orientalist painters. Here he combined an orientalist harem guard with a historical scene. But it's all the same, pure exotic fantasy.
Lizzy
22 hours ago
Fantasy perhaps, but full of colour, masculine power, interesting architecture, gorgeous tiles.. and strong light and shade. Viewers everywhere, but particularly in northern Europe, would have adored Ernst's images.
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