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Portrait d un europeen en costume turque - Peinture de Antoine de Favray (1706-1791), huile sur toile (84x68 cm), seconde moitie du 18eme siecle - (Portrait of An European in Turkish Costume, Oil on canvas by A)
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Portrait d un europeen en costume turque - Peinture de Antoine de Favray (1706-1791), huile sur toile (84x68 cm), seconde moitie du 18eme siecle - (Portrait of An European in Turkish Costume, Oil on canvas by A)
FIA5387905 Portrait d un europeen en costume turque - Peinture de Antoine de Favray (1706-1791), huile sur toile (84x68 cm), seconde moitie du 18eme siecle - (Portrait of An European in Turkish Costume, Oil on canvas by A. de Favray, 18th century) - Pera Museum, Istanbul by Favray, Antoine (1706-98); Pera Museum, Istanbul, Turkey; Photo © Fine Art Images
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This portrait, titled "Portrait d'un européen en costume turque" transports us back to the second half of the 18th century. Painted by Antoine de Favray, a renowned French artist, this oil on canvas masterpiece measures 84x68 cm and is currently housed in the Pera Museum in Istanbul. The subject of the painting is an elegant European gentleman dressed in traditional Turkish attire. He stands confidently against a backdrop that includes a church and other architectural marvels of Constantinople. The man's clothing reflects his immersion into Turkish culture, with a vibrant turban adorning his head and a richly embroidered coat draping over his shoulders. Favray masterfully captures every intricate detail of the man's outfit, from the colorful belt cinched around his waist to the flowing fabrics that cascade down his body. The artist's use of color adds depth and vibrancy to this mesmerizing piece. This painting exemplifies Orientalism, a popular artistic movement during this period that romanticized Eastern cultures through Western eyes. It serves as both an exploration of cultural exchange between Europe and Turkey and as an expression of admiration for exoticism. As we gaze upon this artwork, we are transported to another time and place – where East meets West in perfect harmony. It reminds us of the power art holds in capturing moments frozen in time for generations to come.
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