Blas Olleras y Quintana (1851-1919) was a Spanish figure painter and landscape painter known for works in the Orientalist genre. He was born in Avila, Spain, and worked primarily in Italy as a watercolorist. He died in Florence, Italy. Work His most well-known painting is Harem Scene (pictured) which has been reproduced in many texts. Other works by Quintana include: * In a Persian Bath * A Roman Spectacle * Beauties * Roman Countryside * Sea with Fisherman * Little Fishermen * Rowing Boats off the Coast * Isle of Capri * In the Harbour * Fishermen * The Amalfi Coast * The Festival of Carmen in Naples
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