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Interior: Dancing Girls Entertaining Chieftains

Rodolphe Bresdin

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of an interior scene with arches and a group of figures gathered in a space. The scene takes place in a hall with Gothic-style architecture, characterized by columns and arched ceilings. Throughout the composition, figures are rendered, engaged in various activities and adorned in attire suited to the setting. The foreground features objects such as vases, vessels, and platters, suggesting a theme of luxury and abundance. The drawing displays attention to ornamental detail, filling the image with texture and vivacity.

Artwork Details

Date
probably c. 1870
Medium
graphite over red chalk on wove paper with commer cially prepared cream ground
Dimensions
4765 × 2985 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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