Hans Jacob Hansen (1853-1947) was a Scottish painter of Danish descent, who is famous for his depictions of Oriental landscapes and figures.

Born in Leith, Scotland, Hansen studied in Edinburgh under the tutelage of R. B. Nisbet and J. Ross. He developed a style very close to that of his fellow Scottish contemporary, Arthur Melville (1855-1904), using a technique of painting onto wet paper and carefully allowing certain areas of colour to run together with details being added as the paper dried.

Hansen worked extensively abroad in the Middle East, North Africa and Spain painting Eastern markets, harems and bullfighting scenes. He won a silver medal at Salzburg International Exhibition and exhibited at the Royal Academy, Royal...