Portrait of a Turk in a Turban 1826

"Portrait of a Turk in a Turban" is a 1826 chalk and pastel drawing by the French Romantic artist Eugène Delacroix. The work depicts a close-up portrait of a man wearing a traditional red turban with a plume, looking directly at the viewer with an intense expression. The use of rich colors and dramatic lighting, characteristic of Delacroix's style, adds a sense of intensity and realism to the portrait, highlighting the subject's features and creating a captivating visual experience. Delacroix's fascination with exotic cultures and his skillful portrayal of the subject have cemented this work as a notable example of Romantic portraiture.