Portret van Tasma in Turks kostuum, 1889

Portret van Tasma in Turks kostuum, 1889

Jessie Couvreur gekleed in een Turks kostuum. De foto werd genomen tijdens een bezoek naar Constantinopel samen met Auguste. In haar dagboek beschrijft Jessie hoe tevreden ze is met het portret: 'A few days before leaving, Auguste had my portrait taken in Turkish costume - stayless - and in loose robe, broidered trousers and small cap - with hair hanging loose to below the waist. I was rather afraid that the effect would be caricatural - and am very pleased that it is the reverse. I think it would be wise to abstain from being photographed for the rest of my natural life - and to rest upon this Turkish presentment of myself, as one rests upon ones laurels. I have never had - and it would be hard to have - a more satisfactory portrait taken.'