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A dancing-gril with two musicians, by Unknown, paint, 1822

A dancing-gril with two musicians

Unknown

1822

paint

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

A dancing-gril with two musicians is a 1822 paint by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1822 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows three people outdoors. On the left, a man in a bright red outfit and a yellow hat holds a stick. Next to him, another man in blue with a red sash wears a pink hat. To the right, a woman in a long, patterned dress dances, holding the first man’s hand with one arm raised. The sky is dramatic with swirling clouds, and palm trees line the background. The woman’s dress has intricate designs, and the men’s clothing looks carefully detailed. The scene feels lively, like a moment frozen in time. Next, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.

The story of this work

Overview

A dancing girl is depicted alongside two musicians, set against a background featuring large clouds and trees.

Read the full account in the museum source.

About the artist

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