Woman from the Albanian Coast 1700 - 1737

"Woman from the Albanian Coast" is an oil painting by Jean Baptiste Vanmour, a Flemish painter who specialized in portraits of people from the Ottoman Empire. The painting, created between 1700 and 1737, showcases a young woman in traditional Albanian attire, holding a bouquet of flowers. Her elaborate dress features a long blue skirt, a green bodice with gold accents, and a white shawl draped over her shoulder. The composition places the figure against a dark backdrop, emphasizing her attire and creating a sense of depth through the contrasting colors. Vanmour's work captured the everyday lives of people in the Ottoman Empire, providing a glimpse into their cultures and traditions.