The Daily Painting: In the Bey's Garden

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

In the Bey's Garden

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John Frederick Lewis

(English, 1805-1876)

In the Bey's Garden, 1865

Oil on canvas

Bey is a Turkish title for chieftain, traditionally applied to the leaders of small tribal groups.

from wikipedia

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Tales of WhimsyJanuary 16, 2011 at 8:00 PM
I love the expression on her face :)
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