Oriental in a Fantastic Headdress 1731 - 1732

"Oriental in a Fantastic Headdress" is a drawing created in 1731-1732 by German artist Christian Wilhelm Ernst Dietrich. The artwork depicts a bust-length portrait of a man with a turban adorned with a fantastical dragon. Dietrich is known for his detailed drawings and engravings, and this work exemplifies his mastery of line and shading. This drawing is a testament to Dietrich’s fascination with exotic cultures and the fantastical. The image is rendered in brown ink, which contributes to a sense of depth and texture, revealing Dietrich's technical skill and the meticulous detail of the artwork.