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Souvenirs of the East: Turkish Coffee House, 1857. Amedeo Preziosi (1816-1882) Italian painter
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Souvenirs of the East: Turkish Coffee House, 1857. Amedeo Preziosi (1816-1882) Italian painter
Souvenirs of the East: Turkish Coffee House, 1857. Amedeo Preziosi (1816-1882) Italian painter. Men smoking and playing chess in window. In centre by doorway coffee is being prepared. Turban Fez Fountain Ottoman
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1857 Centre Chess Coffee Doorway East Fountain House Italian Orientalist Ottoman Painter Playing Prepared Smoking Souvenirs Turban Turkish Window 1816 1882 Amedeo Preziosi
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In this print titled "Souvenirs of the East: Turkish Coffee House, 1857" we are transported back in time to a bustling scene filled with rich cultural details. Painted by the talented Italian artist Amedeo Preziosi, this Orientalist masterpiece captures the essence of an Ottoman coffee house. As we gaze through the window, we witness a group of men engrossed in a game of chess while leisurely puffing on their pipes. The atmosphere is thick with smoke and anticipation as they strategize their next moves. In the center of the room, near the doorway, stands a skilled barista preparing traditional Turkish coffee. The aroma fills every corner, enticing passersby to step inside and indulge in this exotic beverage. The painter's attention to detail is remarkable - from the intricate turbans adorning each man's head to the ornate fez hats hanging on hooks nearby. Beyond them lies a beautiful fountain that adds an element of tranquility amidst all the activity. Amedeo Preziosi masterfully captures not only a moment frozen in time but also offers us glimpses into Eastern culture during this era. This artwork serves as both an homage to Turkish traditions and as a testament to Preziosi's skillful brushwork. This print transports us back over 150 years ago and invites us to immerse ourselves in another world - one filled with artistry, camaraderie, and aromatic cups of Turkish coffee.
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