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DiaporamaWilliam Edward Dighton (1822–1853) in Middle Eastern Dress
1852
53.0 x 39.0 cm
Frederick Goodall (1822 – 1904)
Discover Frederick Goodall (1822-1904), a celebrated Victorian artist known for his detailed genre paintings, particularly those inspired by Egyptian life and pastoral scenes. Explore his works & legacy on ArtsDot.
This is the only known portrait of Goodall’s fellow artist Dighton. It must have been painted soon before or immediately after the sitter’s 1852 tour of Egypt, Syria, and Palestine. Images of Westerners dressed in exotic costume proliferated in this period marked by colonial expansion and increased travel to regions beyond Europe.
About this artwork
- Title: William Edward Dighton (1822–1853) in Middle Eastern Dress
- Artist: Frederick Goodall
- Year: 1852
- Original dimensions: 53.0 x 39.0 cm
- Format: Portrait
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Color hue: Amber to Saffron
- Perceived brightness: deep_shadow
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