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Kandahar Lady of Rank, Engaged in Smoking, 1848. Artist: Carrick, Robert (active Mid of 19th cen. )
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Kandahar Lady of Rank, Engaged in Smoking, 1848. Artist: Carrick, Robert (active Mid of 19th cen. )
Kandahar Lady of Rank, Engaged in Smoking, 1848. From a private collection
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Afghanistan Beauty Carrick Female Portrait Great Britain Harem Hookah Hookahs Kandahar Melancholy Moslem Moslem Woman Muslim Muslim Woman Muslim Women Narghile Odalisque Orient Oriental Orientalism Pipe Pipe Smoker Qalyan Serraglio Smoker Smoking Pipe Turban Water Pipe Waterpipe Womans Portrait Colour Lithograph
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This 19th-century lithograph, titled "Kandahar Lady of Rank, Engaged in Smoking" offers a glimpse into the exotic world of Afghanistan during that era. The artist, Robert Carrick, skillfully captures the essence of this young Muslim woman as she indulges in her pipe smoking ritual. Dressed in traditional attire and adorned with a vibrant turban, the lady exudes an air of melancholy and mystery. Her piercing gaze suggests a depth of emotion hidden beneath her serene exterior. The delicate lines and rich colors used by Carrick bring out every intricate detail, from the ornate hookah to the flowing fabric draping around her. The image evokes a sense of Orientalism prevalent in Great Britain at that time - a fascination with Eastern cultures and their perceived allure. It transports viewers to another world filled with harem-like settings and odalisques. As we admire this fine art print from a private collection today, it serves as both an aesthetic pleasure and historical document. It reminds us of the diverse cultural heritage found within Afghanistan's borders while shedding light on Western perceptions during colonial times. Let us appreciate this mesmerizing portrayal for its artistic merit while acknowledging its place within the broader context of graphic arts influenced by Romanticism and Orientalist themes.
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