The dancer and the poor devil
1950
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1950
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
The dancer and the poor devil is a 1950 by J Belohorsky, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This print is a wild mix of shapes and figures. A dancer stands out in the center, arms raised, with a wild-haired man next to her. Around them, strange creatures—some with big eyes, others with jagged teeth—fill the space. The lines are bold and dark, cutting through a busy background of swirls and dots. The title hints this might be about a story, but the artist packed so much into one image it’s hard to tell what’s happening. The print looks like it was carved or stamped, with thick, solid lines against a flat background. Want to see more by this artist? Check out Belohorsky, J.
