The most likely setting for this painting is a mosque in Egypt. A man in scarlet robes lights the wick in one of the glass bulbs of a Damscene brass lamp. Other than the steps to the pulpit just visible in the background, the mosque interior is shrouded in darkness, putting the man's face and the lamp into strong relief. Indeed the sculptural qualities of the head and hand bear witness to Fabrés y Costa's early training as a sculptor at the Academy of Fine Arts in Barcelona.
About the Art Prints
Lighting The Lamp - Orientalist Art Painting by Antonio Fabrés. Our art prints are produced on acid-free 220 GSM papers using archival inks and lamination to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. All prints include a sufficent white border around the image to allow for future framing, if desired. Product will be shipped in 2 days