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Dancer

Honoré Daumier

National Gallery of Art

The image is a sketch of a person shown in motion, in a dancing pose. The individual is leaning forward with one leg extended and the other slightly bent. The face is not detailed, with an outline and a hairstyle resembling a bun. The person is wearing a flowing dress or skirt, with expressive lines indicating movement. No jewelry or objects are visible, and the background is plain with shadowy lines suggesting movement.

Artwork Details

Medium
crayon over charcoal on laid paper
Dimensions
3272 × 4645 px
Public Domain
Yes
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