Musical Works of Ernest Doré: Souvenir of Alsace, Alsatian Dance - Title Page
1804
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1804
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows a lively crowd dancing in a dimly lit room. Men and women in old-fashioned clothes move together, some holding hands or leaning close. A child sits on a stool nearby, watching. Above them, ghostly figures float in the background, like spirits or shadows. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to show movement and energy. The scene looks like a moment frozen in time, full of life and activity. Check out The Cleveland Museum of Art to see this drawing in person.
