Artwork
The dancer and the poor devil
The dancer and the poor devil is a print by J Belohorsky. It dates from 1950 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This print, 'The Dancer and the Poor Devil', is a relief etching by J. Belohorsky, featuring a complex composition of human figures and fantastical creatures.
Subject & Meaning
The scene depicts a nude female dancer alongside a male figure with wild hair, surrounded by snakes, birds, and other creatures, suggesting a narrative or symbolic meaning that is open to interpretation.
Technique & Style
The print is characterized by bold, dark lines and a busy background of swirling patterns and textures, achieved through the relief etching technique, and is signed with a red and white monogram.
History & Provenance
The print entered the museum's collection as part of the Cyril Beaumont Bequest, indicating its significance within a specific cultural or artistic context.
Artist & collection
Artist
J Belohorsky made stark, mid-20th-century prints that feel like silent stories in black and white.
