Young Woman with a Turban

Jacques-Louis David

Known as a <em>tête d'expression</em> 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.

Artwork details

Artist: Jacques-Louis David
Date: c. 1780
Medium: oil on canvas
Dimensions: 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.)
Culture: France
Collection: European Painting and Sculpture

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Rs. 1120

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Artwork size: 10" × 12"

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