Fille Turque, prenant le Caffé sur le Sopha, plate 48 from "Recueil de cent estampes représentent differentes nations du Levant" 1714 - 1715

"Fille Turque, prenant le Caffé sur le Sopha" is an engraving by Jean Baptiste Vanmour from his series "Recueil de cent estampes representent differentes nations du Levant". Created in 1714-1715, the artwork depicts a Turkish woman sitting on a sofa, taking a sip of coffee as a servant stands behind her. The image showcases traditional Turkish attire and provides a glimpse into the daily life of the Ottoman Empire. The detailed engraving captures the richness of the culture through its depiction of costumes, furniture, and the ritual of drinking coffee. The work, now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is an example of the artistic interest in exotic cultures prevalent in the 18th century.