How does your interpretation of this painting change knowing it was painted by a European who was only visiting Egypt? Do you think the perspective would be different had it been painted by someone from that culture?

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How does your interpretation of this painting change knowing it was painted by a European who was only visiting Egypt? Do you think the perspective would be different had it been painted by someone from that culture?

Sermon in the Mosque (Predication dans la Mosquee)

American & European Art: Ball Brothers Foundation Gallery, Bay 2»

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