Oriental in a Fantastic Headdress
Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich
1732
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich
1732
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The painting is called Oriental in a Fantastic Headdress. It was made by Dietrich, Christian Wilhelm Ernst in 1731 or 1732. The artist used pen and brown ink on laid paper to create this portrait, which is part of the Baroque movement. This movement was popular in Europe during the 17th and 18th centuries and is known for its dramatic lighting and detailed designs. To learn more about this style, check out the movement: Baroque.
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