Western European Sculpture

“Dharani” (The Delhi Dancer)

    “Dharani” (The Delhi Dancer)

    France, Paris

    Circa 1925

    Chiparus Demetre

    Bronze, onyx (base); gilding, patination, cold painting

    33.5 cm; 12.5 x 9.5 x 5.5 cm

    The author's signature "Chiparus" on the plinth

    further...

    The figure of a female dancer in the stage costume, wearing a headband, is mounted on a shaped, polished onyx plinth with brown and beige pattern. She is captured mid-dance, balancing on one leg with her arms extended to the sides. The figure is made of gilded, patinated bronze.

    minimize...

    10998MC4156/ИЗО