Ferdinand Max Bredt (1860-1921) is regarded as one of Germany's foremost Orientalist painters of the 19th century.
Like many of his compatriots who were interested in the world of the Orient, he travelled extensively in Greece, Turkey and Tunisia, recording his journeys on both paper and canvas.
His works often depict the everyday life in the harem and its inhabitants - luxuriant scenes graced by richly attired odalisques.