Arab husband 

Mariano Fortuny Marsal painted 'Arab husband' during a time when orientalism was a popular movement in European art. The painting offers a glimpse into a domestic scene, likely North African, as suggested by the title. The orientalist movement, popular during Fortuny's time, often exoticized non-Western cultures. This piece may reflect the prevailing European fascination with the ‘Orient,’ but it also shows us Fortuny's experiences and personal interpretations. The artwork presents a figure, presumably the 'Arab husband,' standing near what appears to be a stable. His dress, rendered in warm reds and whites, contrasts with the earthy tones of the surrounding architecture and the presence of the donkey. Fortuny’s work invites us to reflect on the complex interplay between cultural representation, artistic expression, and personal experience, prompting us to ask how we perceive and interpret different cultures through art.