View of Jaffa from the South 

David Roberts created this watercolor painting called "View of Jaffa from the South." Roberts, a 19th-century Scottish artist, was known for his Orientalist works depicting the Middle East and North Africa. The painting reflects the European fascination with the "Orient," and it raises questions about cultural representation and power dynamics. It shows a landscape with figures, likely locals, in what was then Palestine. The viewpoint and composition, while picturesque, subtly emphasize the Western gaze and control. The focus on the exotic and the picturesque often overshadowed the realities of the people living in these places. Such images were consumed in Europe, shaping perceptions of foreign lands and people, which were often filtered through the lens of colonial attitudes. The artwork serves as a reminder of the complex interplay between art, identity, and history.