Western European Sculpture

Dancer

    Dancer

    France, Paris

    Colinet Claire

    Bronze,ivory, onyx (pedestal); casting, patination, ivory carving

    49 cm; 14.5 cm without pedestal; pedestal 14.5 × 13 × 13 cm

    Signature on the pedestal: “Claire Colinet”

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    The female dancer is captured in a moment of rapid movement. The twist of her figure and her arm raised above her head convey the character of the dance, while her leg extended backward enhances the sense of motion. The sculptor pays special attention to the combination of different materials: bronze is used for the costume and decorative details, while ivory is employed for the exposed parts of the body. The contrast between the smooth surface of the ivory and the patinated metal makes the figure more expressive and emphasizes the decorativeness characteristic of Art Deco. The marble pedestal completes the composition, serving as a understated background for the dancer's complex silhouette.

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