Items Similar to Imperial Harem Tapestry Inspired by Odalisque by Pierre-Auguste Renoir
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 10
Imperial Harem Tapestry Inspired by Odalisque by Pierre-Auguste Renoir
$3,570
£2,710.79
€3,099.99
CA$4,987.81
A$5,547.53
CHF 2,896.75
MX$67,507.55
NOK 36,995.90
SEK 34,695.62
DKK 23,136.38
Shipping
Retrieving quote...The 1stDibs Promise:
Authenticity Guarantee,
Money-Back Guarantee,
24-Hour Cancellation
About the Item
73695 Imperial Harem Odalisque Renoir Reproduction Tapestry, 04'08 x 06'04. Woven in homage to the lush imaginings of 19th-century Orientalist painters, this handwoven wool tapestry from China unfolds as a visual reverie—an opulent stage where fantasy and sensuality converge. Drawing inspiration from the erotic reveries of Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Gustave Leonard de Jonghe, and the exotic tableaux of Rudolf Ernst, this composition offers an imagined glimpse into the secluded chambers of an imperial Ottoman harem. At its heart, two women dominate the scene: the reclining figure, regal and languid, luxuriates on a divan dressed in sumptuous robes of ivory and indigo, her form partially draped across a tiger pelt—its snarling visage a silent testament to conquest and dominance. At her feet lies an oud, the curved-stringed instrument of courtly delight, hinting at pleasures both auditory and intimate.
The architectural framing reinforces the romanticized mystique: carved Islamic arches with delicate latticework open onto a wall stenciled in stylized floral motifs, evoking the painted chambers of Istanbul’s Topkapi Palace. Suspended between the arches, a richly adorned hanging lantern glows with imagined fire, its Moorish form casting unseen shadows across marble and silk. This interplay of architecture and ornament acts as a proscenium, framing not merely the figures but the fantasy itself—the Western projection of an East that exists only through a veil of incense and desire.
The attending ikbal servant, poised in mid-step, adds narrative tension to the tableau. Clad in embroidered red robes cinched at the waist, she balances a brass ewer in one hand, her body subtly inclined toward her mistress in a gesture of deference. Her bare arms and adorned ankles, her beaded coiffure and lowered gaze, embody a stylized submission that typifies the era's Orientalist aesthetic—one that merges romantic indulgence with veiled power structures. She is not merely an attendant but an extension of the tableau’s erotic rhythm, echoing the languor of the scene while poised in quiet readiness.
This tapestry is less a literal document and more a woven mirage—a sumptuous echo of Western fantasies of the East during the height of 19th-century imperialism. Woven in China yet conceived through the lens of Parisian salons, it occupies a curious place in the decorative arts, where pastiche becomes performance. Every thread is a nod to the painters who reveled in this genre, their brushstrokes now translated into warp and weft. It is both artwork and artifact, bearing witness not only to the opulence it depicts but also to the colonial gaze that gave it life.
Abrash.
Handwoven wool.
Made in China.
Measures: 04'08 x 06'04.
- Similar to:Gustave Leonard de Jonghe (Artist)Pierre-Auguste Renoir (Artist)
- Dimensions:Width: 56 in (142.24 cm)Length: 76 in (193.04 cm)
- Style:Aesthetic Movement (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:Wool,Hand-Woven
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Contemporary
- Production Type:New & Custom(Current Production)
- Estimated Production Time:Available Now
- Condition:
- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
- Reference Number:Seller: 73695 Imperial Harem Odalisque Tapestry, 04'08 X 06'04 1stDibs: LU942910670763
About the Seller
4.9
Platinum Seller
Premium sellers with a 4.7+ rating and 24-hour response times
Established in 1995
1stDibs seller since 2012
1,971 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: 1 hour
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Shipping from: Dallas, TX
- Return Policy
Authenticity Guarantee
In the unlikely event there’s an issue with an item’s authenticity, contact us within 1 year for a full refund. DetailsMoney-Back Guarantee
If your item is not as described, is damaged in transit, or does not arrive, contact us within 7 days for a full refund. Details24-Hour Cancellation
You have a 24-hour grace period in which to reconsider your purchase, with no questions asked.Vetted Professional Sellers
Our world-class sellers must adhere to strict standards for service and quality, maintaining the integrity of our listings.Price-Match Guarantee
If you find that a seller listed the same item for a lower price elsewhere, we’ll match it.Trusted Global Delivery
Our best-in-class carrier network provides specialized shipping options worldwide, including custom delivery.More From This Seller
View AllNew Beauvais French Style Tapestry The Collation: The Story of the Emperor
By Beauvais Royal Manufactory, Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer
Located in Dallas, TX
73699 Beauvais Reproduction Tapestry, 05'00 x 06'07. Exuding an aura of imperial grandeur, this Beauvais-style tapestry is an opulent handwoven masterpiece that speaks directly to th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
$5,034 Sale Price
22% Off
New Louis XV Style Tapestry Inspired by Noble Pastorale Series, Francois Boucher
By François Boucher, Gobelins Royal Manufactory
Located in Dallas, TX
73697 New Louis XV Style Tapestry Inspired by Noble Pastorale Series, Francois Boucher 04'00 x 06'00. Drawing inspiration from Louis XV style and The N...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Romantic Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
$3,196 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Persian Mashhad Omar Khayyam Pictorial Carpet
By Omar Khayyam
Located in Dallas, TX
78898 Vintage Persian Mashhad Omar Khayyam Pictorial Rug, 03'10 x 06'09. Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Persian poetry and artistry with this hand-knotted wool vintage P...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Islamic Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$3,248 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Persian Shiraz Pictorial Rug, Wall Hanging, Persian Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
75045 Vintage Persian Shiraz Pictorial Rug, 03’08 x 05’02. Persian Shiraz pictorial rugs are a distinctive type of Persian rug crafted in the region surrounding the city of Shiraz in...
Category
Late 20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$1,200 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage French Medieval Tapestry, the Promenade Tapestry
Located in Dallas, TX
77769, vintage French Medieval tapestry, the Promenade tapestry. Drawing inspiration from a combination of Pieter van Aeist and French Medieval sty...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Medieval Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
$4,399 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Persian Khamseh Pictorial Rug with Dervish Scene, Persian Wall Hanging
Located in Dallas, TX
76198, vintage Persian Khamseh Pictorial rug with Dervish Scene, Persian wall hanging. Ancient Persia boasts the true origin of viticulture and wi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Persian Modern Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$639 Sale Price
20% Off
You May Also Like
Vintage Medieval Design French Jaquar Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Pretty mid century French Aubusson style Jaquar tapestry with nice design of medieval tapestries and beautiful colors, mechanical Jaquar woven with...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Aubusson Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Rug Pictorial Tapestry French Style Traditional Wall Decoration Handmade
Located in Wembley, GB
Transform your space into a masterpiece of vintage elegance with our vintage rug pictorial tapestry, inspired by French style traditions. Crafted with meticulous care, this hand-knot...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Turkish Rugs
Materials
Cotton, Wool
$7,398 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Pictorial Esfahan Rug - Late of 19th Century Picturial Esfahan Rug
Located in Sultanahmet, 34
Antique Pictorial Esfahan Rug
Late of 19th Century Picturial Esfahan Rug in Perfect Condition
Size : 110 x 164 cm
This extraordinary carpet will fascinate you with its intricate des...
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Asian Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Handcrafted needlepoint depicting a classical romanticized Orientalist
Located in Port Washington, NY
This needlepoint is a handcrafted piece depicting a classical or romanticized Orientalist scene, possibly inspired by Ancient Rome, Persia, or the Ottoman Empire.
The woman lounging ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Silk
Mehraban 17th Century Brussels Tapestry
Located in WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Rug Number
31982
Size
4' 7" x 7' 2"
Design
Tapestry
Collection
Antique/Vintage
Material
Wool
Texture
Pile Weave
Origin
France
Age
Antique/Vintage
Category
Vintage 1930s French Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rare Tapestry Rug Wall Hanging Carpet, Rugs French Aubusson, Garden Sence
Located in Wembley, GB
A fabulous 19th-century handwoven tapestry in excellent condition. The scene of celebration among nature. A similar technique is used for making the tapestry, as in Aubusson and Needlepoint in the flat weave role. These decorative area rugs are sporadic luxury rugs for sale in any rug store. They can exist as designer rugs or interior design elements in antique rug galleries or be recommended as a design object by interior designers for home decor.
Rare Tapestry Rug Wall Hanging Carpet...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Baroque Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Organic Material
More Ways To Browse
Turkish Brass
Imperial Mid
Turkish Artifacts
19th Century Painted Tapestry
Turkish Beads
Islamic Wall Hanging
Leonard Silk
Colonial Dress
Ottoman Turkish Silk Rug
The Imperial Palace Of China
Hand Painted Ewer
Romantic Scenes Tapestry
Mid Century Recliner And Ottoman
Bead Wall Hanging
Islamic Arch
Tiger Feet
Chinese Recliner
Silk Chinese Wall Hanging