Reclining Odalisque, 1853

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''Reclining Odalisque'' (French: ''Odalisque couchée'') is an oil painting by the French artist Théodore Chassériau, completed in 1853. The work is a notable example of Orientalism in 19th-century European art, a genre that was popularized by artists who took inspiration from their perceptions of the Middle East and North Africa. Chassériau, a student of Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres, was known for his synthesis of neoclassical and Romantic styles, and ''Reclining Odalisque'' reflects this blend through its subject matter and execution.

The painting depicts a female figure, an odalisque, which historically referred to a chambermaid or a female attendant in the private quarters of the Ottoman sultan, though in the context of European art, it often implied a sense of exotic sensuality and eroticism. The subject is portrayed in a state of repose, lying on her side on a divan or couch, with luxurious fabrics and pillows surrounding her. The use of light and shadow, as well as the attention to the textures of the fabrics and the skin of the odalisque, demonstrate Chassériau's skill in rendering different surfaces and materials.

''Reclining Odalisque'' is significant for its exploration of themes such as the allure of the exotic other, the female form, and the intersection of voyeurism and colonial attitudes. The painting reflects the complex dynamics of power and desire that characterized European views of Eastern cultures during the period. It is also an example of the artist's fascination with the figure of the odalisque, which he revisited multiple times throughout his career.

The work is part of the collection of the Louvre Museum in Paris, France, where it continues to be studied and admired for its aesthetic qualities and its place within the broader context of Orientalist art and 19th-century French painting.

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