Scene in a Harem (Un Envoi de Serbie)
The Met
Artist: Benjamin-Constant (Jean-Joseph-Benjamin Constant)(French, Paris 1845–1902 Paris)
Date: 1876
Department: European Paintings
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil on canvas
Dimensions: 12 1/4 x 15 1/2 in. (31.1 x 39.4 cm)
Credit Line: Gift of Kenneth Jay Lane, 2017
Visual Descriptions
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Brief Description
A central figure sits between two women in an interior, one nude and reclining, one seated
Detailed Description
An interior scene features three figures in a dimly lit setting. On the left, a nude woman with light skin reclines on a patterned couch, her back mostly to the viewer. White drapery pools around her legs. She wears a gold armlet on her upper left arm. In the center, a dark-skinned figure, possibly male, sits upright on a low cushion. This figure is adorned with an elaborate gold and dark green robe and a tall, ornate headdress. A round, dark shield with a central boss rests on the floor beside this figure. To the right, a second woman with light skin is seated, facing away from the viewer, with her head in her hands. She wears a light-colored, flowing garment. Next to her, on a small, intricately carved wooden table, sits a large brass vessel with a slender neck and a smaller brass pot. The background is dark, with hints of patterned textiles on the upper left wall. The color palette features deep blues, greens, and reds, accented by gold embroidery and the lighter tones of the figures' skin and drapery.
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