{"product_id":"a-praying-muslim-enrico-tarenghi","title":"A Praying Muslim - Enrico Tarenghi","description":"\u003cp\u003eA detailed 1882 watercolour by Enrico Tarenghi depicting a man in prayer, rendered with careful attention to texture and light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnrico Tarenghi, an Italian painter active during the late nineteenth century, produced this work in 1882. The piece belongs to the Orientalist tradition, a movement that frequently depicted scenes from North Africa and the Middle East. Tarenghi often focused on domestic or religious interiors, capturing specific moments of daily life with technical precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this watercolour, a man stands upon a patterned prayer rug, his hands open and his gaze directed upward. He wears a simple, teal-coloured robe that hangs loosely, revealing his chest. The figure is positioned against a dark, austere background, which contrasts with the detailed geometric motifs of the rug beneath his feet. To the side, a pair of slippers rests on the floor, suggesting the subject has removed his footwear before entering a sacred space. The composition is balanced, with the verticality of the figure echoed by the architectural column on the left side of the frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTarenghi employs a controlled application of watercolour, using thin washes to build form and shadow. The palette remains largely muted, allowing the subtle variations in the fabric of the robe and the intricate colours of the rug to draw the eye. The work reflects the artist's interest in the quiet, meditative aspects of his subjects. By focusing on a singular act of devotion, Tarenghi creates a scene that is both observational and composed. The attention to the texture of the rug and the folds of the garment demonstrates the artist's skill in rendering material surfaces. This print offers a clear view of the original watercolour, preserving the delicate tonal shifts and the specific colour choices made by the artist in 1882.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/products\/man-in-a-tropical-forest-standing-by-water-johannes-christiaan-d-arnaud-gerkens-1\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eMan in a Tropical Forest, Standing by Water - Johannes Christiaan d' Arnaud Gerkens — Johannes Christiaan d' Arnaud Gerkens\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/sv\/products\/portrait-of-samuel-prout-john-jackson\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003ePortrait of Samuel Prout - John Jackson — John Jackson\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Enrico Tarenghi","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58799215935823,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58799217738063,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58799217770831,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58799217803599,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58799217836367,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58799217869135,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58799217901903,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58799217934671,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58799217967439,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Black frame","offer_id":58799218000207,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Wood frame","offer_id":58799218032975,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Framed \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ Dark wood frame","offer_id":58799218065743,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/A-Praying-Muslim_Poster_CompositorV1_1789590758379.jpg?v=1789591385","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/sv\/products\/a-praying-muslim-enrico-tarenghi","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}