Artwork
Dancing Woman with a Tambourine
Dancing Woman with a Tambourine is a graphite drawing by the Romanticist artist William Edward Frost. It dates from 1844 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
- Inscription
- Inscribed:by later hand, lower right verso, in graphite: 65
About this work
Overview
Dancing Woman with a Tambourine is a 1844 drawing by William Edward Frost, created with pen and red ink over graphite on wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a woman in mid-dance, tambourine in hand, conveying a sense of movement and rhythm. The figure's dynamic pose and loose lines suggest a carefree, lively atmosphere.
Technique & Style
Executed in a spontaneous, gestural style, the drawing features red ink shading that adds warmth and depth to the figure. The use of loose lines and quick strokes implies a rapid, observational sketch, possibly from life.
History & Provenance
William Edward Frost, trained at the Royal Academy, was known for his depictions of the female nude and his work in historical, mythological, and fairy painting subjects.
Artist & collection
Artist
William Edward Frost (September 1810 – 4 June 1877) was an English painter of the Victorian era.
