Castilgione's Orient
Dublin Core
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Castilgione's Orient
Collection Items
The Israelites in the Wilderness
Castiglione's drawing is an example of the appearance of turbaned figures throughout his oeuvre. The Israelites wear loosely wound clothing and turbans, although the details of their attire are not explicit in this drawing. Castiglione was not keenly…
The head of an oriental
Castiglione is typically credited for the invention of the monotype. This method of printing lacks the reproductive quality that other methods like etching carry. Rather, the artist would roll ink onto a plate, and rub away the ink to create lighter…
A presumed self-portrait
Although it has not be definitely established, this etching might be a self-portrait of Castiglione himself. His eye contact with the viewer is jarring due to his intense, confrontational gaze. His clothing is very similar to the clothing worn by…
