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Dance in a Palace

Luis Paret y Alcázar

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a drawing showing multiple full-body figures engaged in various activities. Central in the foreground, two figures, a man and a woman, appear to be interacting closely; the man is standing with one hand on his hip, wearing historical attire with breeches and a vest, while the woman beside him is in a dress with embellishments. To the left, three figures are seated around a table; an adult appears to be caring for a child, with the other adult figure draped in fabric. On the right, a group of figures is depicted ascending or descending a staircase, dressed in historical attire. The setting indicates an ornate interior space, possibly a grand hall, with large architectural features like columns and draped curtains adding depth and texture to the composition. The background is filled with architectural elements.

Artwork Details

Date
c. 1770/1775
Medium
pen and black ink with gray wash over graphite and squared in graphite on laid paper
Dimensions
4134 × 3287 px
Public Domain
Yes
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