Old World Portraits
Young Woman Wearing a Turban
Unknown Artist
An evocative portrait of a young woman in exotic dress, characterized by soft light and a contemplative expression.
Young Girl
Abdülmecid II
1906 · Paper, Pastel
An elegant and serene pastel portrait featuring luminous white drapery and a soft, contemplative gaze.
$243
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Where it works
A balanced piece with a quiet mood in a warmer tonal register — adds structure to a more polished room.
- Often works in
- Bedroom · Study · Living Room
- Placement
- Strong for entryways, narrow walls, and vertical placements
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Soft gray
About the piece
Created in 1906 by Abdülmecid II, the last Caliph of the Ottoman Empire and an accomplished artist, this pastel portrait demonstrates a masterful command of light. The sitter is depicted in a moment of quiet reflection, with the brilliant white of her headscarf and shawl providing a striking contrast against the deep, muted background.
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