Odalisque
89.0 x 139.0 cm
The fantasy of sexual availability is a recurrent theme of Orientalist painting. The luxurious setting and the presence of a guard are intended to suggest that the woman belongs to the harem of a wealthy man.
Jean-Joseph Benjamin-Constant (1845 – 1902)
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About this artwork
- Title: Odalisque
- Artist: Jean-Joseph Benjamin-Constant
- Original dimensions: 89.0 x 139.0 cm
- Copyright status: Public domain