The Second Oriental Head (reverse copy) 1730 - 1764

"The Second Oriental Head" (reverse copy) is a 1730-1764 etching by John Smith, a Dutch artist known for his portraits and genre scenes. This reverse copy, now located in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, depicts a bearded man in profile, wearing a fur-trimmed turban. This work, a copy of an earlier etching, showcases Smith's skill in rendering detail and capturing the character of his subject. It exemplifies the popular interest in Orientalist themes during the 17th and 18th centuries.