A Fine Painting of a Lounging Odalisque in a Harem by Vincent Stiepevich
Vincent G. Stiepevich (Russian, 1841-1910)
Vincent Stiepevich (Russian, 1841-1910) Oriental Female Portrait, Oil on Canvas
Late 19th Century
Oil on canvas portrait by Vincent Stiepovich depicting an elegantly attired young woman in the Orientalist taste. The sitter is portrayed wearing a jeweled headband, layered necklaces, and richly colored garments, rendered against a subdued background that emphasizes her contemplative expression and exoticized costume. Presented in an elaborate carved and giltwood frame featuring foliate and geometric ornamentation. The piece is signed by the artist at the lower left corner, "V. Stiepovich."
Overall Frame: L: 25" x W: 3.75" x H: 31", Image: L: 13.75" x H: 19.75"