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The Dancer of Tanjore (La bayadère de Tanjore)

Albert Besnard

National Gallery of Art

The image shows one person dancing in the foreground. The individual is dressed in cultural attire and appears to be in motion, with one arm raised and the other hand near the back of the head. Surrounding the dancer are other figures, one of whom is seated and possibly playing a musical instrument. The background is dark and textured.

Artwork Details

Date
1914
Medium
etching, drypoint, and printed tone in brown on wove paper
Dimensions
3421 × 4279 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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