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A Rest before the City Gates

Courtesy of a private collector | All Rights Reserved

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Date

1880

Artist

Joseph Austin Benwell (active 1856-1886)

Collection

Private Collection

Description

Also known as: 'Arabs resting on the outskirts of a City' (1985 auction) and 'Arabs resting outside a Town' (1983 auction). Painting signed but hidden under newer mount and dated 1880. Depicts two Arabs in conversation, with camel and goat nearby, Arabs praying in the background near old buildings/mosques/city walls. Various old labels verso, including Christie's.

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All Rights Reserved

Image Credit

Courtesy of a private collector

Location

Middle East

Medium

Tags

People
Camels
Cityscapes

Category

People & Society

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