Dancing Sailors
1917
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1917
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This painting shows three couples dancing in a smoky room. Two sailors spin together while others hold women close. The men wear white hats and dark uniforms. Demuth painted this after nights out in 1910s New York. It’s one of two nearly identical versions he made. The loose style feels quick and alive. This reminds me of Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec’s Paris nightlife scenes. Look for it at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
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