Waltz of the Blonde and Waltz of the Brunette

Französische Grafik 1879–1887, década de 1880

The image shows four elegantly dressed individuals dancing in a social setting. On the left, a woman with a styled updo adorned with a floral hairpiece is dancing with a man. She wears a dark, flowing dress, gloves, and holds an unseen partner's hand. A decorative fan and some flowers are near her feet. On the right, a woman with long, wavy hair is dancing with another man. She wears a light-colored gown with floral embellishments, while the man is in a dark suit. Both dancers appear to hold each other as they move, with her arm around his shoulder. The background features other couples in muted tones, adding to the sense of a crowded ballroom. The entire scene is rendered in sepia tones.
Artista
Französische Grafik 1879–1887
Fecha
década de 1880
Tipo
Estampa
Técnica
colored lithograph printed in orange on wove paper
Medidas
30,2 × 43,9 cm
Colección
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licencia
Dominio público, CC0

Descripción de la imagen

The image shows four elegantly dressed individuals dancing in a social setting. On the left, a woman with a styled updo adorned with a floral hairpiece is dancing with a man. She wears a dark, flowing dress, gloves, and holds an unseen partner's hand. A decorative fan and some flowers are near her feet. On the right, a woman with long, wavy hair is dancing with another man. She wears a light-colored gown with floral embellishments, while the man is in a dark suit. Both dancers appear to hold each other as they move, with her arm around his shoulder. The background features other couples in muted tones, adding to the sense of a crowded ballroom. The entire scene is rendered in sepia tones.

Französische Grafik 1879–1887