Old World Portraits
Tête de Sultane
Joseph-Marie Vien
A regal 18th-century portrait featuring opulent pearls and vibrant feathered plumes.
Sultane Reine
Joseph-Marie Vien
1748 · Paper, Oil Paint
An exquisite 18th-century French oil study of a woman in an opulent orientalist masquerade costume.
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Where it works
A grounded artwork with confident presence in walnut and cognac tones — supports a polished room with depth.
- Often works in
- Study · Living Room · Dining Room
- Placement
- Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
- Walls
- Best with clear wall contrast
- Color notes
- Rich brown, Charcoal black, Olive green
About the piece
Painted by Joseph-Marie Vien in 1748, this striking oil on paper depicts a woman in an elaborate 'Turkish' costume for the Caravane du Sultan masquerade. The work showcases Vien's masterful handling of varied textures, from the luminous luster of cascading pearls to the soft, dramatic volume of ostrich feathers.
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