Western European Sculpture

Arabian dancer

    Arabian dancer

    France, Paris

    First half of the 20th century

    Colinet Claire

    Bronze, marble (pedestal), enamel; casting, patination, painting

    41.9 × 38.7 × 44.4 cm

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    The “Arabian Dancer” is presented seated cross-legged with her head slightly tilted. Her arms are raised to her chest, and a wide drapery behind her back frames the figure, emphasizing her calm, almost symmetrical pose. The costume attracts special attention: the exposed torso is complemented by a belt, long beads, bracelets, and a headdress. The golden surface of the bronze is combined with a silver drapery and bright enamel inserts. Color accents highlight individual details of the costume and enliven the restrained palette of the sculpture. The figure is mounted on a wide rectangular marble pedestal with an expressive natural pattern.


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