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Friedrich Amerling

The Young Eastern Woman

1838
oil on fabric
88.5 × 71.5 cm (34.8 × 28.1 in)

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● On view now — 219 19th Century European

Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland · verified July 2026

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FROM THE CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART’S CATALOG

One can see in Amerling's sensitive and beautiful portrayal why he was well known and admired for his portraits.

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