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 Woman with a Turban
Jacques-Louis David
1780 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A luminous Neoclassical portrait of a young woman in profile, captured with a soft and soulful gaze.
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Where it works
A measured, grounding piece with warm, lived-in color — adds structure to a more polished room.
- Often works in
- Living Room · Bedroom · Library
- Placement
- Strong for entryways, narrow walls, and vertical placements
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Charcoal black, Soft sage, Soft gray
About the piece
Created around 1780 by French master Jacques-Louis David, this oil study depicts a young woman with a striking, upward gaze. The voluminous folds of her white turban provide a dramatic contrast against the dark, neutral background, showcasing David's characteristic Neoclassical precision and luminous skin tones.
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