A Cairo Bazaar
The Met
Artist: Adrien Dauzats(French, Bordeaux 1804–1868 Paris)
Date: 1839
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on wood
Dimensions: 9 3/4 x 7 in. (24.8 x 17.8 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Kenneth Jay Lane, 2013
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
Bustling market street with figures under awnings, a large domed mosque, and two minarets
Detailed Description
A bustling urban scene features large architectural structures and a lively market. The upper third of the scene shows a light blue sky with numerous fluffy white clouds. In the background, a complex of light brown buildings rises. On the left, a large domed structure with a red flag flying on a pole is visible. To its right, two slender, ornate light brown minarets ascend towards the sky, each topped with a crescent finial; the rightmost minaret is slightly taller and appears to have more visible decorative elements. Extending from the right edge of the scene, a large building with light-colored walls, intricate carvings, and arched openings forms a prominent part of the scene, featuring a crenellated roofline. Below these towering structures, a market unfolds. On the left, a large, dark archway leads to a shadowed interior. Across the mid-ground and foreground, a series of dark fabric awnings stretch over numerous market stalls, casting deep shadows. Beneath these awnings and in the open street, many small figures are depicted, appearing as dark silhouettes or indistinct shapes within a market setting. Various goods, including textiles and other wares, are visible on the stalls and ground, with subtle hints of red, green, and other colors. The street surface in the foreground is dark, with lighter areas indicating sunlight, showing a contrast between light and shadow throughout the composition.
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