Odalisque in Grisaille
The Met
Artist: Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres(French, Montauban 1780–1867 Paris)
Date: ca. 1824–34
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 32 3/4 x 43 in. (83.2 x 109.2 cm)
Credit Line: Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Collection, Wolfe Fund, 1938
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A nude woman with a head wrap reclines on a bed, looking directly at the viewer
Detailed Description
A nude woman reclines on a bed, turned slightly to her left, with her head propped up by a large white pillow. Her left arm is bent, resting on the pillow, while her right arm extends across her torso, resting on her left thigh. Her legs are crossed at the ankles, with her right leg over her left. A light-colored cloth is wrapped around her head, covering most of her hair, with some dark strands visible near her forehead. Her gaze is directed forward, meeting the viewer's eye. The background behind her is a dark, solid color. To the right, a large, light-gray draped fabric hangs vertically, creating deep folds and partially obscuring the background. On the left, rumpled white sheets cover the bed, extending from beneath her body. A small, dark, ornate object, possibly a locket or pocket watch, rests on the sheets near her left hip. Shades of gray, white, and dark brown dominate the palette, with the woman's skin appearing pale.
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