Portrait of an Arab
Edith Martineau, 1842-1909
1870
Watercolour on paper
Height: 44.5 cm (17.52 in.), Width: 34.3 cm (13.5 in.).
Private Collection
This was a time when many artists were strongly attracted to Middle Eastern subjects. Although Martineau did not travel to the Middle East herself, she evidently shared that fascination, and this is one of her most characterful works.
Source: The Athenaeum, which kindly allows reuse of its artwork (derived from old catalogues etc.) "in any way, as long as you credit us." [Click on the image to enlarge it.]