[Orientalist Study of a Woman] 1858

This is a photograph taken by Roger Fenton, a renowned photographer of the 19th century. Titled *Orientalist Study of a Woman*, this 1858 image is a prime example of Orientalist art. The photograph features a woman in traditional Middle Eastern clothing, standing against a simple backdrop. The subject's partially obscured face and the suggestive drapery evoke a sense of mystery and intrigue. This work, part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection, exemplifies the fascination with the East that permeated European art and culture in the 19th century.