In The Harem, An Odalisque by John William Waterhouse

In The Harem, An Odalisque 

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gouache

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figurative

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abstract painting

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painted

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possibly oil pastel

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oil painting

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acrylic on canvas

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underpainting

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painting painterly

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painting art

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watercolor

"In The Harem, An Odalisque," by John William Waterhouse, is a painting that depicts a woman in a traditional Turkish setting. The woman, known as an "odalisque," is shown sitting on a divan, her long dark hair cascading down her back as she braids it. The opulent interior features rich fabrics, intricate carpets, and a vase of white lilies. Waterhouse was a leading artist in the Pre-Raphaelite movement, known for his evocative depictions of women and his use of symbolism. This painting, like many of his works, draws upon themes of beauty, sensuality, and the allure of the exotic.

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