The artwork, “The Face of Wretched Man, The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam,” is an illustration by artist Edmund Dulac, created in the Art Nouveau (Modern) style. It is part of the illustration series for “The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam.”
The artwork vividly portrays a sorrowful scene featuring a bearded man dressed in tattered garments seated next to a woman lying on the ground. The woman is adorned in flowing, delicate attire and appears lifeless or in deep sleep. The setting is within a tent-like structure with various objects scattered around, hinting at a nomadic or humble lifestyle. The colors are muted and earthy, enhancing the somber and poignant atmosphere of the illustration.
