Dancing Dervish
1832
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1832
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This drawing shows a person spinning in a wide skirt, arms outstretched. They’re wearing a tall white hat, a dark jacket, and a patterned vest. The background is plain, with a green border around the edges. The swirling skirt and lifted arms suggest movement, almost like the person is floating. This style of spinning was part of a spiritual practice. Look up Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
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