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Danseuse rattachant son chausson (Dancer Tying Her Slipper)

Jean-Louis Forain

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a young woman in a ballet tutu adjusting her ballet shoe. Beside her, on a chair, is another piece of clothing or shawl. In the background, another woman stands behind a dressing screen, holding a piece of fabric. The room is minimally furnished, with framed artwork on the wall.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1891
Medium
lithograph on wove paper
Dimensions
3756 × 4296 px
Public Domain
Yes
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