Dancing Girl Reposing, Prize Statue, Great Exhibition 1851
1851
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1851
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This is a black-and-white photo of a small statue. The figure is a woman draped in a flowing cloth, holding a bunch of grapes in one hand. She stands on a simple base, her pose relaxed but poised, like she’s resting between movements. The photo itself looks old, with stains and wear around the edges. The statue’s smooth curves and soft folds in the fabric suggest it was meant to look natural, not stiff. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see this statue in person.
