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Circus Wagon Figure: "Dancing Girl"

John Matulis

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a figure called the "Dancing Girl" in a standing pose with one arm raised and resting on her head, and the other arm hanging at her side. The girl appears to be wearing draped clothing that wraps around her torso and hips, with one leg slightly forward. The sculpture is crafted from wood and has a weathered appearance with patches of light brown, gray, and hints of blue. The surface exhibits a textured, aged look with signs of wear and faded paint. The figure stands on a small base, and her hair is styled in a knot on the top of her head. The overall form is proportionate to human dimensions, suggesting lifelike characteristics in terms of size.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper
Dimensions
2086 × 4998 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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