Painting of a Dancer
The Met
Artist: Unknown
Date: early 19th century
Department: Islamic Art
Classification: Paintings
Medium: Oil and gold on canvas
Dimensions: H. 41 5/16 in. (105 cm) W. 27 7/8 in. (70.8 cm)
Credit Line: The Friends of the Department of Islamic Art Fund, 1971
Visual Descriptions
AI GeneratedVisual Summary
Brief Description
A woman in an ornate, patterned dress and elaborate headpiece, standing against a dark background
Detailed Description
The image is a vertical painting with an arched top, depicting a full-length standing woman. The woman is positioned centrally, facing directly forward, with her head slightly tilted. She has dark hair, dark eyes, and a small mouth. On her head is an elaborate, jeweled headpiece with a central peak. She wears a dark, fitted jacket adorned with intricate gold and red patterns, and a prominent round necklace with a central pendant. From her shoulders, fan-like elements with red and gold patterns extend outwards. Her sleeves are also patterned and decorated with small white dots. Around her waist is a dark belt with a large, circular, jeweled buckle, from which a wide, red sash hangs down the front of her skirt. Her voluminous skirt is a rich brown-gold color, covered in a repeating pattern of dark red and blue floral or geometric motifs, accented with small white dots. The hem of her skirt is also decorated. Her right hand is raised with fingers slightly curled, while her left hand is mostly obscured by her clothing. The background is dark and appears to be a deep green or blue, with a faint rectangular outline on the right side, possibly indicating a window or architectural feature.
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