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The Young Eastern Woman

1838

Friedrich Amerling

(Austrian, 1803–1887)
Culture
Austria
Medium
oil on fabric
Measurements
Framed: 106.5 x 90.5 x 9 cm (41 15/16 x 35 5/8 x 3 9/16 in.); Unframed: 88.5 x 71.5 cm (34 13/16 x 28 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Mr. and Mrs. William H. Marlatt Fund 1991.163
Public Domain
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Location
219 19th Century European
Print
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Did You Know?

One can see in Amerling's sensitive and beautiful portrayal why he was well known and admired for his portraits.

Description

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.
A vertically oriented oil painting in soft brushstrokes depicts a woman with light skin tone facing our left as she leans over a book on a desk while turning her head to look down to our right. She wears a yellow-green turban, curls of black hair framing her face, and a blue robe with a red collar and gold and white floral patterns. The dark brown background lightens as it extends down.

The Young Eastern Woman

1838

Friedrich Amerling

(Austrian, 1803–1887)
Austria

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