A Middle Eastern Woman Reclining in an Exotic Setting

Französische Grafik 1830–1844, 1844

The image shows a woman reclining on a lounge. She is leaning her head on her hand, which rests on a patterned pillow. Her long dark hair is adorned with a decorative headdress. She is wearing a long garment with ornate patterns. Around her are a hookah, a small table with items, and a decorative object. The background features draped curtains and an arched design.
Artist
Französische Grafik 1830–1844
Date
1844
Type
Drawing
Medium
graphite with watercolor on wove paper
Dimensions
19 × 22.4 cm
Collection
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence
Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image shows a woman reclining on a lounge. She is leaning her head on her hand, which rests on a patterned pillow. Her long dark hair is adorned with a decorative headdress. She is wearing a long garment with ornate patterns. Around her are a hookah, a small table with items, and a decorative object. The background features draped curtains and an arched design.

Französische Grafik 1830–1844