"The Scholars" by the Orientalist master Ludwig Deutsch portrays three young ‘ulama (scholars of Islam and Islamic law), contemplate illuminated manuscripts of various kinds. Deutsch embarked on a new theme of the Arab literati in the late 1890s. Pensive images of letter-writers, scribes, and the ‘ulama, abound in Deutsch’s mature paintings. Here, each scholar wears the typical imamah, or turban, of their respected station: this consisted of a taqiyah, or close-fitting cap, red cloth tarboosh (distinguished by its black tassel), and a long piece of white muslin, wound around the head.
About the Art Prints
The Scholars by Ludwig Deutsch. Our art prints are produced on acid-free 220 GSM papers using archival inks and lamination to guarantee that they last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. All prints include a sufficent white border around the image to allow for future framing, if desired. Product will be shipped in 2 days