A Mosque
The Met
Artist: Alberto Pasini(Italian, Busseto 1826–1899 Cavoretto)
Date: 1886
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 14 5/8 x 21 3/4 in. (37.1 x 55.2 cm)
Credit Line: Bequest of Martha T. Fiske Collord, in memory of her first husband, Josiah M. Fiske, 1908
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
An outdoor scene with many figures and horses before a large domed building complex
Detailed Description
An oil painting depicts an outdoor scene with numerous figures and animals in front of a large architectural complex under a clear blue sky. The sky occupies the top third of the canvas, a uniform light blue. On the left, a tall, slender, light-colored tower with a pointed top rises against the sky. Below it, a building with a large arched entrance features striped red and white sections and a small golden dome. To its right, a more ornate structure with a smaller golden dome and intricate blue and red details stands. The main building complex on the right is long and light-colored, with multiple large arched recesses along its facade, a prominent central dome, and a crenellated roofline. Some sections of the building show hints of green and blue. The ground in the foreground is a dusty, light brown, with darker patches that may suggest moisture or uneven terrain. Numerous figures populate the scene, dressed in various garments, including turbans and hats. On the far left, two figures on horseback, one in red and one in white, face towards the right. Throughout the midground, groups of people are gathered, some appearing to be engaged in commerce, with some figures standing under small, colorful umbrellas in shades of red, green, and stripes. Smoke rises from a few points among the crowd. Several horses are visible, some ridden and others standing. On the right side, a larger crowd of figures, some wearing similar dark uniforms, stand in rows.
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