Rudolf Ernst (Austrian, 1854–1932) The Metal Workers Oil on panel, 24 1/4 x 19 1/4 in. Signed lower left: R. Ernst 1996.16 A devoted Orientalist, Ernst concentrated on mosque and harem interiors, as well as other scenes of daily life in North Africa and the Middle East. He based his paintings on photographs and prints, as well as on his own … Continue reading Rudolf Ernst, The Metal Workers