Young Man From The East In Traditional Attire - Oil On Panel

This oil on wood panel, dating from the late 19th century (circa 1880–1910), is part of the European Orientalist tradition, a major artistic movement that reached its peak between 1850 and 1900. The unsigned work demonstrates a clear technical mastery in the rendering of the fabrics, jewelry, and the figure’s posture.

The composition depicts a man standing full-length, dressed in an elaborate traditional costume—a white burnous, an embroidered jacket, a colorful sash, and a red turban—holding a staff aloft. The landscape background in shades of ochre and blue, the quality of the rendering of the materials, and the elegance of the pose all attest to the meticulous execution characteristic of Orientalist figure studies of the period.

• Technique: Oil on panel
• Support: Wood panel
• Dimensions: 24 × 18 cm
• Signature: Unsigned
• Estimated date: Circa 1880–1910
• Frame: Antique molded frame, consistent with the period
• Condition: Good

This work is offered by PACART after verification of its stylistic consistency and dating.