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Édouard Manet — Odalisque
Édouard Manet

Odalisque

1868

Orientalist subject matter reflects 19th-century European fascination with Middle Eastern exoticism. Executed with etching and aquatint on warm-toned paper, the print demonstrates Manet's engagement with popular Salon themes despite his modernist reputation.

Medium
Etching and aquatint in warm black on buff wove paper
Dimensions
Spotted At
Museum · Art Institute of Chicago

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Édouard Manet, Odalisque, 1868

Orientalist subject matter reflects 19th-century European fascination with Middle Eastern exoticism. Executed with etching and aquatint on warm-toned paper, the print demonstrates Manet's engagement with popular Salon themes despite his modernist reputation.

Medium
Etching and aquatint in warm black on buff wove paper
Dimensions
12.2 x 19.2 cm
Year
1868
Seen at
Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, IL

Related themes

Print, French, Sensual, Small Scale, 19th Century, Orientalism, Female, Works on Paper, Portrait, Etching and Aquatint, Nude, Modern, Odalisque, Warm Tones

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Art Institute of Chicago, Cleveland Museum of Art