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Odalisque

Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a woman reclining on a couch or bed. She is lying on her side with her upper torso supported by her left arm, and her legs are outstretched. She has an oval-shaped face, delicate features, and her hair is partially covered by a headscarf. The woman is unclothed, wearing only a bracelet and an anklet on her left wrist and ankle. The setting includes ornate textiles on the furniture and a detailed rug underneath. Heavy drapery hangs on one side, and there is a decorative incense burner nearby. The background consists of patterned fabric.

Artwork Details

Date
1825, published 1826
Medium
lithograph on wove paper
Dimensions
4283 × 3083 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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