Spanish Dancers
1873
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
About the artist
1873
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Dominant colour
Spanish Dancers is a 1873 ink by Pio Joris, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows five women in a loose group. One stands in the center, arms raised, wearing a long dress and a shawl draped over her shoulders. The others sit or lean against a low wall, dressed in flowing skirts and blouses. Their faces are quick, expressive strokes—some smiling, some watching the dancer. The artist used ink and wash to keep it loose and sketchy, almost like a quick study. The lines are bold but uneven, giving it a lively, unfinished feel. Next, check out cross-hatching to see how artists build shading with lines.
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