02 Paintings by Orientalist Artist; William James Müller’s Mandraki harbour, and the Slave market, with footnotes, #103

William James Müller (British, 1812-1845)
The slave market, Cairo

Oil on canvas
61 x 101 cm
Private collection

William James Müller visited Athens, extending his travels to Egypt, and in the sketches executed during this period and the paintings produced from them his power and individuality are apparent. Shortly after his return he left Bristol and settled in London, where he exhibited regularly…

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