1844
graphite
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
A Middle Eastern Woman Reclining in an Exotic Setting is a 1844 graphite by Édouard de Beaumont, a Romanticism work, depicting Orientalist Painting, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting shows a woman lying down in a fancy room. She's dressed in nice clothes and has pretty jewelry on. This painting is interesting because it shows a mix of cultures. The woman is relaxing in a cozy setting. The artist used simple colors to make it look calm. You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist: Beaumont, Edouard de.
Charles-Édouard de Beaumont (1812/1821, in Lannion – 12 January 1888, in Paris), better known as Édouard de Beaumont, was a French painter, watercolourist, draughtsman, illustrator and lithographer.
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