Many of gérôme’s best known works reflect the 19th-century european fascination with the middle east, asia, and north africa, which manifested in orientalist works like this sculpture depicting a woman adjusting her veil. Multiple versions of this sculpture exist, including some with marble and gold additions. Date: 1886. Place of creation: France, 19th century. Dimensions: Overall: 60.5 x 32.7 cm (23 13/16 x 12 7/8 in.). Medium: bronze. Collection: Cleveland Museum of Art. Clevelandart 1979.115
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