Fabbio Fabbi: The Last of the Orientalists Fabbio Fabbi (1861-1946) stands as a singular figure in 19th and early 20th-century Italian art, often considered the last great practitioner of the Orientalist movement. More than simply a painter, he was an explorer of exoticism, meticulously documenting and romanticizing the landscapes, cultures, and people of the Middle East – specifically Egypt and Syria – through his prolific output. His career spanned over six decades, marked by tireless travel, artistic refinement, and ultimately, a profound understanding of the nuances of portraying these d…