Le Bain Turc (The Turkish bath)
1862
Imagine peeking through a keyhole into a secret, steamy harem—that’s exactly the voyeuristic thrill Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres aimed for with this circular masterpiece. Painted when the artist was a spry 82 years old, this piece acts as a 'greatest hits' album of his career, recycling nude figures from his earlier paintings and cramming them into one crowded, musical scene. The smooth, porcelain-like skin is classic Neoclassicism, but the sheer number of lounging women creates an atmosphere that is both incredibly intimate and slightly overwhelming.
- Technique
- Oil on canvas
- Dimensions
- 108 cm x 108 cm
Location: Musée du Louvre, Paris
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