Reclining Oriental Beauty with Hookah Pipe
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Reclining Oriental Beauty with Hookah Pipe
Reclining Oriental Beauty with Hookah Pipe - sprawled across a divan covered witha beautiful patterned fabric. Date: circa 1902
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This image, titled "Reclining Oriental Beauty with Hookah Pipe," dates back to circa 1902 and transports us to a bygone era of exotic allure and refined indulgence. The subject of the photograph is a woman of Asian descent, who lies reclining on a sumptuous divan, her body draped in a richly patterned fabric. The intricate design of the fabric, with its inlaid pearls and delicate floral motifs, adds to the opulence of the scene. The woman wears a traditional mother-of-pearl inlaid hat, adorned with delicate filigree, and a pair of ornate slippers, adding to the oriental theme. She lies with an air of languid sensuality, her hand casually resting on the octagonal table beside her, where a hookah pipe rests, its bubbling base suggesting the sweet aroma of the tobacco within. The hookah pipe, also known as a nargile, was a popular smoking accessory in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and its use was often associated with the exotic and the alluring. The divan, with its ornate screen behind it, creates an intimate and private space, further emphasizing the suggestive nature of the scene. The woman's pose, with her head slightly tilted back and her eyes closed, suggests a deep sense of relaxation and pleasure, as she indulges in the pleasures of the hookah pipe. The overall effect is one of dreamy, exotic allure, transporting us to a world of refined indulgence and sensual pleasure.
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