Wednesday, 9 January 2013
Ludwig Deutsch: The Scholars
Posted on 13:04 by Unknown
Ludwig Deutsch, The Scholars
oil on panel, 1901
(Washington Times, Orientalist art’s reversal of fortune)
no copyright infringement intended
Three young ‘ulama contemplate illuminated manuscripts of various kinds. They each wear the typical imamah, or turban, of their respected station: this consisted of a taqiyah, or close-fitting cap, red cloth tarboosh (distinguished by its black
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