Mifs Nancy Dawson
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This print shows a woman dancing, dressed in a long skirt and holding a hat. She's in the middle of a energetic pose. You might notice the detail in her skirt and the movement in her body. This print is interesting because it shows a non-ballet dancer, which was unusual for the time. The dancer, Nancy Dawson, was popular for her hornpipe dance. To learn more about the printing method used to create this image, look up the technique: sfumato.
