1914
ink
paper
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
The Dancer of Tanjore (La bayadère de Tanjore) is a 1914 ink by Paul-Albert Besnard, depicting Dancing, held at National Gallery of Art.
The painting shows a woman dancing in a traditional Indian outfit. She's dressed in intricate clothes and jewelry. The dancer is the main focus of the painting, and the background is simple, which makes her stand out. The artist used a lot of detail to draw the dancer's clothes and accessories. This suggests that the artist was interested in Indian culture and wanted to show its beauty. You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist: Besnard, Albert.
Paul-Albert Besnard (1849–1934) was a French artist, born in 7th arrondissement of Paris.
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