Odalisque viewed from behind, after Ingres 19-19

This anonymous 19th-century wood engraving, titled "Odalisque viewed from behind, after Ingres," is a testament to the enduring influence of Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, a prominent French Neoclassical painter. The piece depicts a reclining female figure, likely inspired by Ingres's famous "Grande Odalisque" (1814), showcasing the artist's characteristic elongated lines and meticulous detail in the rendering of the figure's form. The work's subject matter, a sensual and idealized representation of an Eastern woman, speaks to the fascination with Orientalism prevalent in European art during the 19th century. The engraving's strong chiaroscuro contrasts, achieved through the use of fine lines and hatching, contribute to the work's captivating atmosphere and highlight the figure's soft, delicate features, making it a compelling example of Neoclassical aesthetics in a graphic format.