Mariano Barbasán, 1864 Saragossa – 1924 Madrid
TEA DRINKING BERBER
oil on wood.
31,5 x 19,5 cm.
Signed and dated "M.Barbasan" and "1884" at upper right.
In gilded frame.

In an interior with the back leaning against a white-beige wall and sitting on an oriental carpet a young Berber, with fine shiny turban and white cloth wrapped around his neck. The handles of two weapons protrude from another cloth wrapped around his chest. A large turquoise silk cushion lies behind his back. To his right is a small oriental table with a glass carafe with tea and a cup. The light falls into the room from the left and casts slight shadows, but at the same time the shiny white clothes are emphasized and fine highlights are placed on the carafe and cup. Quality painting in differentiated shades. (12213511) (18)