A TKAGKDY /A Till: II A Kb M. 



I'liotut/ra'ttrr from a Paint'ini; hy /'I'-T/V L'nitx Bouchard. 



An uprising in :i harem is not so rare that the polygamous chief can afford to 

 ignore such a possibility; so, to intimidate the unfortunate inmates he inflicts 

 the most terrible punishments for violations of fidelity or attempt to escape. 

 In the painting here shown the artist has pictured a terrible scene, in which an 

 uprising of the enslaved wives is discovered by the concealed husband, who has 

 summoned his mutes to seize the women, one of whom has fainted as the drawn 

 drapery from an alcove reveals the presence of her cruel lord. The picture is 

 full of action arid Oriental richness, but almost terrifying in its illustration of 

 customs that flourish in Mohammedan countries. This painting, which is one 

 of P.ouchurd's masterpieces, lias become famous in France as I,CK M i <!.> ill, 

 S'' mil. ;md was originally exhibited in the Salon of 1S87. 



