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Young Woman with a Turban

Young Woman with a Turban

c. 1780
(French, 1748–1825)
France, 18th century
oil on canvas
Framed: 76 x 66 x 8 cm (29 15/16 x 26 x 3 1/8 in.); Unframed: 55.2 x 46 cm (21 3/4 x 18 1/8 in.)
Gift of George S. Kendrick 1952.542
Location: 216B French and German

Did You Know?

The high quality of this painting was of such renown that David’s students requested permission to copy it.

Description

Known as a tête d'expression or "expressive head," this painting represents an essential part of the academic training of history painters who specialized in religious, mythological, or historical subjects. In 1760, such exercises became standard at the École des Beaux-Arts (School of Fine Arts) in Paris, then known as Académie royale de peinture et de sculpture. Focusing on the relationship between morality and beauty, the goal of a history painter is not only to create a pleasing image, but also to represent the emotions of the soul.
  • 6 April 1825
    Sale?: Hôtel de Bullion, Didot Collection, Paris, France, 6 April 1825 (lot 114).
    November-1 December 1835
    Sale: Baron Gros, Paris, France, November-1 December 1835 (lot 127).
    Augustin Alexandre Dumont (1801-1884), Paris, France
    by 1913
    Mme Audard
    by 1929-1932
    Henry G. Dalton (1862-1932), Cleveland, OH, left to his grandson, George S. Kendrick
    1932-1952
    George S. Kendrick (1899-1979), Cleveland, OH, gifted to the Cleveland Museum of Art
    1952-
    The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH
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    Musée du Petit Palais (Paris, France). Exposition David et ses élèves, 7 avril-9 juin, 1913, Palais des beaux-arts de la ville de Paris: catalogue. 1913. no. 19
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