Young Woman with a Turban

Jacques-Louis David’s ‘Young Woman with a Turban’ dates to around 1780. The painting is oil on canvas. It belongs to the Cleveland Museum of Art.

David created this work during a period when he was shifting from Rococo to Neoclassical styles. The painting reflects a focus on classical austerity.

The painting is part of the French, 18th-century culture collection at the Cleveland Museum of Art. The object URL provides access to more details.

David was a central figure in French art, active during major political changes. His work spans the Ancien Régime, the Revolution, and Napoleonic France.

Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, Ohio https://clevelandart.org/art/1952.542