Odalisque
1874
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
1874
oil
From the collection of Art Institute of Chicago
The painting shows a nude woman lying down in a dimly lit room. She's surrounded by fancy objects like fruits and textiles. The woman is depicted in a way that was typical for artistic training at the time, focusing on the nude female form. To learn more about the use of light and dark in this painting, look into the technique: chiaroscuro.
