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Alnaschars Fortune, Arabian Nights, 1879 (oil on canvas)
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Alnaschars Fortune, Arabian Nights, 1879 (oil on canvas)
1197556 Alnaschars Fortune, Arabian Nights, 1879 (oil on canvas) by Lockhart, William Ewart (1844-1900); 153x102 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Scottish, out of copyright
Media ID 22530124
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1870s 1879 7 Deadly Sins Academi Academic Art Academic School Academic Style Accessories Active Anger Angry Arabian Nights Bad Temper Bare Feet Bare Foot Barefeet Barefoot Behaviour Breaking Broken Daddy Deterioration Disrepair Elder Elderly Adult Facial Expression Facial Hair Feet Fiction Fictional Author Foolish Foot Fortune Furor Gesture Gesturing Hand Gesture Hand Movement Hand On Head Hand Raised Headscarf Kicking Leaning Looking Down Mustache Negative Concept Old Age Old Men Orientalism Orientalist Orientalist Art Outer Garment Overturned Personal Accessory Physical Activity Pose Posed Posing Rage Richard Francis Burton Robe Scottish Artist Scottish Artists Senior Senior Adult Seven Deadly Sins Step Surprise Surprised Temper Temperament Watchful Young Man Young Men 19th Century European Art 19th Century Painting Apparel Artist British Bearded British Artist Fictional Character Headwear Lockhart Old Man Portrait Style Portraiture Positive Concepts
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The captivating oil painting titled "Alnaschars Fortune, Arabian Nights" by William Ewart Lockhart takes us on a journey into the fictional world of Arabian Nights. This 19th-century masterpiece captures the essence of a foolish and temperamental character known as Alnaschar. In this close-up portrait style composition, we see an elderly man with a long white beard and mustache, his hand raised in anger while clutching his headscarf. His expressive face reveals surprise and frustration, perfectly depicting Alnaschar's unpredictable temperament. Lockhart's academic style brings out every intricate detail of the character's attire - from the elegant garment to the traditional headwear. The artist skillfully uses light and shadow to create depth and texture in this outdoor scene, where Alnaschar is seen standing barefoot on a step with broken glass scattered around him. This piece exemplifies Orientalism, showcasing European fascination with Eastern culture during that era. Lockhart's portrayal not only reflects his artistic prowess but also offers insight into societal perceptions at the time. As we gaze upon this remarkable artwork, we are transported back to an enchanting world filled with tales of adventure and fantasy. Lockhart's masterful brushstrokes capture both the physical appearance and emotional turmoil of Alnaschar, leaving viewers captivated by this timeless depiction from Arabian Nights.
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