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Reclining Turkish Woman; Femme Turque allongee, 1895 (oil on canvas)
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Reclining Turkish Woman; Femme Turque allongee, 1895 (oil on canvas)
1197492 Reclining Turkish Woman; Femme Turque allongee, 1895 (oil on canvas) by La Porte, Emile Henri (1841-1919); 27.3x45.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: La Porte, Emile Henri (1841-1919)); Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright
Media ID 22871968
© Christie's Images / Bridgeman Images
1895 Academi Academic Art Academic School Academic Style Arm Resting Aversion Bedroom Blanket Comfort Comfortable Cushion Eastern Expression Facial Expression Female Garment Femme Freetime Furnishing Hair Ornament Hookah Leaning On Elbow Leisurely Looking Away Looking Down Luxurious Luxury Lying Lying Down Lying On Side Opulence Orientalism Orientalist Orientalist Art Outer Garment Patterned Pillow Pose Posed Posing Reclining Recreational Relaxation Relaxed Relaxing Smoking Requisite Soft Furnishing Standard Turning Away Using Hands Veil Veiled Water Pipe White Color Woman Alone 19th Century European Art 19th Century Painting Artist French Beds French Art French Artist Headwear Interior Decoration La Porte Portrait Style Portraiture Positive Concepts Young Woman
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This print captures the essence of a reclining Turkish woman in all her beauty and mystery. Painted by Emile Henri La Porte in 1895, this oil on canvas artwork showcases the artist's mastery of the academic style. The woman, veiled and dressed in traditional Middle Eastern attire, lies leisurely on a luxurious bed adorned with intricate patterns. Her expression is one of aversion as she gazes away from the viewer, lost in her own thoughts. A hint of smoke rises from an elegant cigarette held delicately between her fingers, adding to the air of relaxation and recreation that permeates the scene. The room itself exudes opulence with its fine furnishings and French-inspired décor. The flag hanging prominently on the wall suggests a sense of national pride or perhaps political significance within this intimate setting. La Porte's attention to detail is evident in every brushstroke, capturing not only the physical features but also conveying a sense of emotion and depth. This portrait-style composition allows us to intimately observe every aspect of this reclining figure - from her carefully posed position to the soft draping garments that envelop her body. As we gaze upon this stunning piece, we are transported back to 19th century Europe where Orientalism was at its height and artists sought inspiration from exotic cultures. La Porte's "Reclining Turkish Woman" stands as a testament to his skill as well as his fascination with capturing moments of leisure and luxury through his artistry.
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