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A Fakeer at the Door of a Mosque, Constantinople

John Frederick Lewis

National Gallery of Art

This is a painting of an architectural interior and exterior scene featuring people engaged in various activities. The scene is set in a covered outdoor area with stone columns and archways leading to an open courtyard. Inside the covered area, there is a richly decorated interior space with ornate tilework on the walls. Carpets and cushions are placed on raised platforms. The courtyard beyond is bathed in natural light, with shadows casting intricate patterns. Trees provide a canopy of greenery.

Artwork Details

Date
1863
Medium
watercolor, gouache, gum arabic, and graphite on wove paper
Dimensions
13339 × 14230 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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