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About this work

This sketch shows a dancer in a white, bejeweled ballet costume. The dress has layers of tulle, a beaded bodice, and a big, feathery headpiece. Around her are scraps of fabric, lace, and a purple ribbon—like a costume designer’s scrapbook. The dancer’s pose is mid-movement, but the sketch feels more like a pattern than a finished drawing. The title *"Charade"* is scribbled in the corner, hinting at a ballet or performance. Check out gouache to see how artists use this paint for bold, flat colors.