English, 1804–1876
John Frederick Lewis (1804–1876) was an English painter associated with the Orientalist movement. He created detailed watercolours and oils of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern subjects, often repeating compositions in both media. After living for several years in a traditional Cairo mansion, he returned to England in 1851 and focused on highly detailed scenes of Middle Eastern life, including idealized depictions of Egyptian interiors. His works were noted for their careful representation of Islamic architecture and furnishings, and he never painted nudes, with his wife modelling for several of his harem scenes.
Sources: Wikipedia (en): John Frederick Lewis · Wikidata Q1391078
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