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The Star of the East.

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)

Credit LineGift of Samuel St. John Morgan

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.

Object number1950.202.20

InscribedOn recto, lithographed title beneath image, "THE STAR OF THE EAST."

On verso, in pencil: upper right, "consv CPC 1987"; lower left, "57"; lower right, "802" "Dwr 34" "Print / Box / #5" and accession number.

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