Description
Although the artist provocatively titled this painting Young Eastern Woman, it is obvious that the model is not Asian, but merely wears a Turkish costume. The rich fabrics and glowing light create an exotic atmosphere, revealing a Western fascination with "Oriental" images and themes.
Provenance
The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, Ohio (1991-); (Galerie Sanct Lucas, Vienna, sold to the Cleveland Museum of Art) (1971-1991); Heirs of Franz Wertheim, United States, sold to the Galerie Sanct Lucas (Probably 1883-1971); Baron Franz Wertheim [1814-1883], Vienna, by descent to his heirs (Date description:); Löscher, Vienna (1871-); (P. Kaeser, Vienna, Fellner sale, Dec. 14-15, 1871, lot 9, as "Die Morgenländerin," sold to Löscher) (1871); Jakob Fellner, Vienna (c. 1852-1871); Mathias Feldmüller (the Younger), Vienna, sold to Jakob Fellne (1838-c. 1852)
Accession Number
1991.163
Medium
oil on fabric
Dimensions
Framed: 106.5 x 90.5 x 9 cm (41 15/16 x 35 5/8 x 3 9/16 in.); Unframed: 88.5 x 71.5 cm (34 13/16 x 28 1/8 in.)
Classification
Painting
Credit Line
Mr. and Mrs. William H. Marlatt Fund
