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The Odalisque

Technical Details
  • Title
    The Odalisque
  • Author
    Francesco Hayez
  • Year
    1839
  • Dimensions
    cm 80 x 64
  • Inventory
    6330
  • Room
    XXXVII

Odalisques in the 19th century, segregated in harems and thus inaccessible, were an object of erotic fancy and a popular subject in Europe- an art. The Orient and its culture were known chiefly through rare travellers’ accounts at this time. In addressing his theme, Hayez combined the academic nude and nudes studied from life with the examples of Raphael and Titian, while for his oriental costumes he turned to reproductions of 16th century Venetian engravings.

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