The Star of the East.

PrinterPrinted by E.B. & E.C. Kellogg (American, 1840 - 1867)

PublisherPublished by E.B. & E.C. Kellogg (American, 1840 - 1867)

PublisherPublished by Phelps & Watson (American, 1859 - 1864)

PublisherPublished by F. P. Whiting (American, born 1840)

Date1857-1865

MediumLithography; printer's ink and watercolor on wove paper

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 9 1/16 x 13 5/8in. (23 x 34.6cm) Sheet (height x width): 9 15/16 x 14in. (25.2 x 35.6cm)

ClassificationsGraphics

Credit LineGift of Samuel St. John Morgan

Object number1950.202.20

DescriptionHalf-length view of an exotically attired reclining woman. She wears a low-cut blouse or bodice with sheer sleeves. A striped sash is tied around her waist. Her jewelry includes a four-strand pearl or bead necklace, a brooch, a bracelet, armbands, and pendant earrings. Additional strands of pearls or beads are wrapped around her hair. Her left hand rests on her cheek. With her right hand, she holds out a chain that is part of her hair ornaments towards a small parrot, which is perched on a cushion at the far right. A column and a low stone parapet are in the background.

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