L’Orientale au Tambour 1880

"L’Orientale au Tambour" (1880) by Jean-Joseph-Benjamin Constant, depicts a woman in traditional Middle Eastern attire, holding a tambourine. This work is a prime example of the Orientalist movement in painting, which was popular during the 19th century, and explores the exotic and mysterious allure of Eastern cultures for a European audience. The woman’s elegant pose and delicate features, combined with the rich colors and details of the artwork, capture the spirit of Orientalism and the captivating allure of the East.