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. Object Type: painting. Date: 1838. Place of creation: Austria, 19th century. Dimensions: 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.). Medium: oil on fabric. Collection: Cleveland Museum of Art. Clevelandart 1991.163
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