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Untitled

J Belohorsky

1950

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Contemporary Dancing

Dominant colour

Untitled is a 1950 by J Belohorsky, depicting Dancing, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: J Belohorsky
When & what style?: 1950
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This print shows three dancing figures in mid-motion, their arms raised and legs bent. The background is plain, letting the brown and cream colors of the bodies stand out. The lines are simple but full of energy, making the dancers look like they’re moving fast. The artist used soft, blended colors that don’t show hard edges. The figures overlap slightly, giving the scene a sense of movement without too much detail. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this in person.

The story of this work

Overview

A full-length female figure with brown skin and black hair is depicted wearing a shaded brown skirt. She has her knees bent and her hips swayed to the left, with her left arm bent above her head and her right arm bent at the waist. Two similarly dressed dancers appear above her: one with arms clasped above her head and the other wearing a one-shoulder bodice, with one arm curved above her head and the other bent outward with a flexed hand. The print is inscribed with "Soft ground and aquatint" and signed by J. Belohorsky with a red and white monogram. It was acquired by the museum as part of…

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