The Young Eastern Woman, 1838. Although the artist provocatively titled this painting Young Eastern Woman, it is obvious that the model is not Asian, but merely wears a Turkish costume. The rich fabrics and glowing light create an exotic atmosphere, revealing a Western fascination with "Oriental" images and themes.

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Size: 4830px × 6000px
Photo credit: © Heritage Art/Heritage Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

Keywords: 1803-1887, 19th, amerling, art, austria, austrian, century, cleveland, fabric, friedrich, heritage, museum, oil, painting