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Danseuse Cobodgienne (Cambodian Dancer), by Pierre Roche, 1897

Danseuse Cobodgienne (Cambodian Dancer)

Pierre Roche

1897

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Danseuse Cobodgienne (Cambodian Dancer) is a 1897 by Pierre Roche, a Impressionism work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Pierre Roche
When & what style?
1897 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

The image depicts a woman in a dynamic pose, with her legs bent and arms raised. She is adorned with a crown-like headdress and appears to be dancing. The woman's body is rendered in a light color, while the background is a warm, earthy tone. The overall effect is one of energy and movement, as if the woman is about to leap off the page. This image is reminiscent of the work of artists who explored the intersection of Impressionism and Realism, such as Pierre Roche.

About the artist

Portrait of Pierre Roche
Artist

Pierre Roche

Pierre Roche (Paris, 2 August 1855 – Paris, 18 January 1922), pseudonym of Pierre Henry Ferdinand Massignon, was a French sculptor, painter, ceramist and medallist.

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