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First Exhibition of the Humorists, Palace of Style

Jean-Louis Forain

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a sketched figure of a person dancing in a dynamic pose with one leg kicked high into the air. The figure is balanced on their left leg while holding an umbrella in their left hand. The person appears to have long hair flowing backward. They are wearing a dress and high-heeled shoes, emphasizing movement. A top hat and monocle are illustrated in the background.

Artwork Details

Date
1911
Medium
lithograph [poster] in black and red on wove paper
Dimensions
8923 × 11713 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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