Edwin Lord Weeks (American, 1849-1903) “A Cup Of Coffee” An Orientalist Painting

Edwin Lord Weeks (American, 1849-1903) “A Cup Of Coffee” A Rare Orientalist Painting, Tangier, Morocco, circa 1878-1879 “A Cup of Coffee / Served by old Moor, Tangier, to a Riff mountaineer.” Signed ‘E. L. Weeks’ (lower left) Oil on canvas Provenance:The artist’s estate sale, American Art Galleries, New York, 16 March 1905, no. 177, “A Cup of Coffee”.David L. Strathearn, Sr., Simi Valley, California, by family descent.Private collection, Southern California.Private Middle Eastern collectionSolomon Treasure, New York Literature:Catalogue of Very Important Finished pictures, Studies, Sketches and Original drawings by the late Edwin Lord Weeks, American Art Galleries, New York, March 15, 16, 17, 1905. [New York: American Art Galleries, 1905], lot 177 This work was likely executed in Tangier, Morocco, circa 1878-1879. The painting was described in the artist’s estate sale catalogue as: “A Cup of Coffee / Served by old Moor, Tangier, to a Riff mountaineer.” We are grateful to Dr. Ellen K. Morris for confirming the authenticity of this work and providing additional cataloging information. This work will be included in the forthcoming Edwin Lord Weeks catalogue raisonné. In original Arabic calligraphic inscribed gilt-wood frame. Canvas: 22″ high x 22″ wideFrame: 29″ high x 29″ wide Excellent condition, ready to hang. No damages noted. Period: 19th CenturyWidth: 29 in (73.66 cm)Height: 29 in (73.66 cm)Creation Year: 19th CenturyCreator: Edwin Lord Weeks (1849 – 1903, American)Medium: Oil