Who created "Helene, a young Greek Lady of Pera di Constantinople"?

Helene, a young Greek Lady of Pera di Constantinople was created by Miner Kilbourne Kellogg in 1845.

What medium is "Helene, a young Greek Lady of Pera di Constantinople"?

Helene, a young Greek Lady of Pera di Constantinople is Drawing.

Is "Helene, a young Greek Lady of Pera di Constantinople" in the public domain?

Yes, Helene, a young Greek Lady of Pera di Constantinople is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Helene, a young Greek Lady of Pera di Constantinople

Miner Kilbourne Kellogg

1845

Medium

Drawing

Classification

Drawing

Department

Smithsonian Collection

Museum

Smithsonian American Art Museum

Credit

Smithsonian American Art Museum, Bequest of Martha F. Butler

Accession Number

1992.66.10

Tags

BeyogluIstanbulGreekHelene

Art Historical Context

In 1845, American artist Miner Kilbourne Kellogg *Helene, a young Greek of Pera di Constantinople a delicate drawing that captures the poised elegance of its subject. Kellogg, a neoclassical painter known for his travels across Europe and the Middle East likely encountered Helene during his time in the Ottoman Empire's vibrant capital. This intimate portrait reflects the era's fascination with "Oriental" exoticism, blending Western artistic traditions with Eastern subjects. Set in Pera—now Beyoğlu, Istanbul's historic European quarter—the artwork highlights the cosmopolitan Greek community th...

Helene, a young Greek Lady of Pera di Constantinople

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