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Arabes d'Oran

Eugène Delacroix

Cleveland Museum of Art

Black and white drawing of two men sitting on a dirt path. The man on the left has a beard and wears a headscarf, with his right hand to his forehead and left hand on his stomach; he wears a shawl or robe. The man on the right sits with his arms crossed, resting on his knees while wearing a headscarf and shoes; he also wears a shawl or robe. A rifle lays on the ground near the men. Other people are riding a horse and walking on a path in the background. A building is visible on a hill. The title "Arabes d'Oran" and the artist Eugène Delacroix are noted at the bottom.

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750 × 607 px
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