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The Young Eastern Woman
The Young Eastern Woman is an oil painting by the Biedermeier artist Friedrich von Amerling. It dates from 1838 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
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Technique & Style
Friedrich von Amerling executed The Young Eastern Woman in 1838 using oil paint on a support consistent with the period's easel painting traditions.
Friedrich von Amerling executed The Young Eastern Woman in 1838 using oil paint on a support consistent with the period's easel painting traditions. The work, created in Austria, measures 88.5 cm in height and 71.5 cm in width. As an oil painting, the medium allows for the detailed rendering of the subject, who is depicted alongside a flower.
The piece is currently held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art, where it is classified as a painting from the 19th century.
History & Provenance
Friedrich von Amerling created The Young Eastern Woman in 1838. Executed in oil paint, the work was produced in Austria. The painting subsequently entered the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art, where it is held under the accession number 1991.163.
Overview
Friedrich von Amerling, a prominent Austrian portraitist, created The Young Eastern Woman in 1838 using oil paint. This painting, now housed at The Cleveland Museum of Art, exemplifies his work during the Biedermeier period. It depicts a woman in distinctive attire, seated with an open book, her calm demeanor drawing the viewer's attention against a subdued background, showcasing Amerling's skill in capturing individual presence.
Subject & Meaning
The painting features a woman seated at a table, holding an open book. She wears a vibrant red cloak over a patterned blue and gold dress, complemented by a tall, yellowish hat that frames her dark, curled hair. Her expression is serene, almost contemplative, as her fingers lightly touch the pages, suggesting a momentary pause in reading. Her costume hints at an "Eastern" or exotic identity, as suggested by the title.
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Artist
Friedrich Ritter von Amerling (14 April 1803 – 14 January 1887) was an Austrian portrait painter in the court of Franz Josef.
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