Austria / 1838
The Young Eastern Woman
The Cleveland Museum of Art catalogs The Young Eastern Woman as painting (Austria · 1838).
One can see in Amerling's sensitive and beautiful portrayal why he was well known and admired for his portraits.
A CLOSER LOOK
The museum identifies this painting as oil on fabric and credits Friedrich Amerling (Austrian, 1803–1887).
The museum's collection notes: 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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