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Léon Cogniet — A Woman from the Arctic
Léon Cogniet

A Woman from the Arctic

1826

Exotic subject matter reflects 19th-century European fascination with indigenous peoples while showcasing Cogniet's skill in portraying unfamiliar cultural dress and features.

Medium
oil on fabric

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Léon Cogniet, A Woman from the Arctic, 1826

Exotic subject matter reflects 19th-century European fascination with indigenous peoples while showcasing Cogniet's skill in portraying unfamiliar cultural dress and features.

Medium
oil on fabric
Year
1826
Seen at
Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH

Related themes

Nineteenth Century, French, Realistic, Portrait, Academic, Earth Tones, Woman, Neoclassicism, Figurative, Oil on Canvas

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