At the edge of the wadi 1913

"At the edge of the wadi" appears to be an oil painting by Nasreddine Dinet, though the exact date is unknown. The color palette is subdued, earthy, and warm, with cool blues in the sky. Dinet's brushwork is evident, yet he is interested in obscuring the process. Look at the woman's face, she's got this quiet and pensive demeanor. The light is soft, but you can still see the individual strokes that create a sense of texture and form. Then notice, the jewelry is rendered with incredible detail, each piece glinting and reflecting light. It’s like Dinet wants to play with surface and depth. The rocks in the foreground are almost abstract, with thick strokes of paint that capture their rough texture. You can almost feel the heat radiating from the landscape. It reminds me of how Delacroix used color and light to create a sense of drama and exoticism. Art's an ongoing conversation.