A richly detailed and emotive rendering of Ali Pasha of Yannina and Kyra Vassiliki, this finely executed pastel exemplifies the 19th-century French Romantic fascination with Orientalist themes and Hellenic subject matter. The artist, Batet François, known for his frequent participation in the Paris Salon (1861–1887), demonstrates remarkable technical finesse in his portrayal of texture, most notably in the luminous fabrics, elaborate jewelry, and the expressive interplay of gazes between the figures.