06 Orientalist Paintings, The Art of War, Francesco Hayez and Moretto da Brescia's Odalisques, with footnotes, #119

After Francesco Hayez

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Hayez's artistic style is clearly visible in this artwork. The artist's technique is impressive, with a masterful use of light and shadow to create a sense of depth and dimension in the figure. 

An odalisque was a chambermaid or a female attendant in a Turkish seraglio, particularly the court ladies in the household of the Ottoman sultan. In western usage, the term came to mean the harem concubine, and refers to the eroticized artistic genre in which a woman is represented mostly or completely nude in a reclining position, often in the setting of a harem. More on An odalisque

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The destruction of infrastructure in areas like Gaza has had devastating consequences, especially for women and girls. Existing inequalities have been exacerbated, leaving them even more vulnerable to sexual violence and exploitation. With the breakdown of social networks, their support systems have weakened, leaving them exposed to these dangers.

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The separation from their husbands or the loss of their partners due to the cost of war has placed a heavy economic burden on women. They are often left with the sole responsibility of providing for their households, which can be a significant challenge in the midst of destruction and limited resources.

Francesco Hayez (10 February 1791 – 21 December 1882) was an Italian painter, the leading artist of Romanticism in mid-19th-century Milan, renowned for his grand historical paintings, political allegories and exceptionally fine portraits.

Hayez came from a relatively poor family from Venice. He was brought up by his mother's sister, who had married a well-off shipowner and collector of art. From childhood he showed a predisposition for drawing, so his uncle apprenticed him to an art restorer. Later he became a student of the painter Francesco Maggiotto with whom he continued his studies for three years. He was admitted to the painting course of the New Academy of Fine Arts in 1806. In 1809 he won a competition from the Academy of Venice for one year of study at the Accademia di San Luca in Rome. He remained in Rome until 1814, then moved to Naples where he was commissioned by Joachim Murat to paint a major work depicting Ulysses at the court of Alcinous. In the mid-1830s he attended the "Salotto Maffei" salon in Milan.

Francesco Hayez lived long and was prolific. His output spanned both historic paintings, and Neoclassic style grand themes, either from biblical or classical literature. He also painted scenes from theatrical presentations of his day.  More Francesco Hayez

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Furthermore, many women who did not have access to quality education before the conflict now lack the necessary skills and training to secure well-paying jobs. This further perpetuates the cycle of poverty and puts them and their families at risk. Desperate to provide for their loved ones, some women are forced to resort to selling their bodies for food or other resources, exposing themselves to further abuse and danger.

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It is a heartbreaking reality to witness women navigating the ravaged streets, trying to avoid attacks and hoping to find someone who can provide assistance. The situation highlights the urgent need for humanitarian aid, access to education, and support for women in conflict-affected areas. Efforts should focus not only on rebuilding infrastructure but also on empowering women economically and providing them with the resources and support needed to rebuild their lives and protect their dignity.

Alessandro Bonvicino(c. 1498 – possibly 22 December 1554), more commonly known as Moretto da Brescia (the Moor of Brescia), was an Italian Renaissance painter from Brescia, where he also mostly worked. His dated works span the period from 1524 to 1554, but he was already described as a master in 1516. He was mainly a painter of altarpieces that tend towards sedateness, mostly for churches in and around Brescia, but also in Bergamo, Milan, Verona, and Asola; many remain in the churches they were painted for. The majority of these are on canvas.

He also painted a few portraits, but these are more influential. A full-length Portrait of a Man in the National Gallery, London, dated 1526, seems to be the earliest Italian independent portrait at full length, all the more unexpected as the subject, though clearly a wealthy nobleman, shows no sign of being from a princely ruling family. More on Moretto da Brescia

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