1723
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
A Native Dance is a 1723 ink by William Hogarth, a Baroque work, depicting Dancing, held at National Gallery of Art.
You see a Native American dancer mid-motion, arms raised, feathers flying. The engraving uses sharp lines to show movement and texture. William Hogarth made this in 1723. He often poked fun at British society, but here he shows respect. This isn’t just a costume study. It’s one of early Europe’s rare images of Native life. Hogarth borrowed from his own sketchbook. Look up Hogarth, William to see more of his sharp, funny prints.
William Hogarth (; 10 November 1697 – 26 October 1764) was an English painter, engraver, satirist, cartoonist and writer.
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