Afternoon Langour by Jean-Joseph-Benjamin Constant

Afternoon Langour 

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painting, oil-paint

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portrait

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figurative

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painting

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oil-paint

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figuration

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oil painting

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orientalism

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genre-painting

"Afternoon Langour" is a painting by the French Orientalist Jean-Joseph-Benjamin Constant, renowned for his depictions of Middle Eastern life. The artwork showcases a reclining woman in opulent attire, likely a concubine or a woman of high standing in an opulent setting. The background features an intricate wall with decorative details that contribute to the rich and exotic atmosphere. This painting exemplifies the fascination with the Orient during the 19th century, a theme explored by numerous artists of the era, who often used idealized representations of Middle Eastern cultures and aesthetics.

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