Turkish Woman at her Embroidery Frame — Jean Baptiste Vanmour

Jean Baptiste Vanmour. Painted c. 1720 - c. 1737.

Needlework was highly regarded by Ottoman women of all classes: sewing and embroidery were part of their education. Young women made their own trousseaux and embellished pillows, clothing, towels and napkins with beautiful embroidered floral motifs. In The First Day at School –on view in this gallery –the girl’s embroidery frame is brought along to school.

From the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Currently on display in Main building, 18th Century, At the Ottoman court.

oil paint (paint), canvas · Original size: 26.5 × 33.5 cm

Print: 26.5 × 33.5 cm, printed on Hahnemühle FineArt archival cotton paper. Museum-grade reproduction quality, true to the colours and detail of the original work.

Frame (optional): a custom-made wooden frame in a matte black finish, cut to the exact dimensions of this print, with an off-white passe-partout mat and protective glazing. Ready to hang.

Source: https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/200108067. Image released under CC0 by the Rijksmuseum.