Seated Courtesan
mid 19th century
Description
The drawing depicts a courtesan seated in a European-style chair. She rests her elbows on the armrests with her hands pointing downward to her lap. Her heavy-lidded eyes gazes to the left. She wears a long, yellow, headscarf; large, decorative earrings; a head ornament; necklaces; armbands; bangles; and anklets.
Dimensions
16 x 21 cm (6 5/16 x 8 1/4 in.)
Provenance
Stuart Cary Welch (by 1983 - 2008,) by descent; to his estate (2008-2009,) gift; to Harvard Art Museum. Notes: Object was part of long-term loan to Museum in 1983.
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