Filles Turques, qui jouent au Mangala, plate 53 from "Recueil de cent estampes représentent differentes nations du Levant" 1714 - 1715
jeanbaptistevanmour
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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pencil drawn
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drawing
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amateur sketch
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toned paper
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light pencil work
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pencil sketch
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personal sketchbook
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pencil drawing
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men
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sketchbook drawing
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portrait drawing
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pencil work
"Filles Turques, qui jouent au Mangala" is an etching by Jean Baptiste Vanmour, depicting two Turkish women playing the board game Mangala. The artwork is plate 53 from Vanmour's series "Recueil de cent estampes representent differentes nations du Levant". This series, published between 1714-1715, presents detailed depictions of Ottoman life, providing a glimpse into the culture and customs of the Levant. The image is a fine example of European fascination with Ottoman society and culture.
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