The Lute Singer

theodoraman

character portrait

painted

possibly oil pastel

oil painting

portrait reference

underpainting

painting painterly

portrait art

fine art portrait

celebrity portrait

"The Lute Singer" is a painting by Romanian artist Theodor Aman, known for his Orientalist paintings. The work depicts a woman playing a lute, a stringed musical instrument popular in the Middle East and Europe. The woman is dressed in a traditional Middle Eastern outfit, suggesting the artist was influenced by exoticism and the popular Orientalist genre. Aman's work often focused on portraying life in the Ottoman Empire. The image is notable for its vivid colors and realistic depiction of the woman playing her instrument. This painting, likely from the 19th century, offers a glimpse into the fascination with Middle Eastern culture during this period.