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Young French cancan dancer dressing French school circa 1880.

$7,787.93
£5,796.54
€6,500
CA$10,667.52
A$11,864.61
CHF 6,195.33
MX$144,379.72
NOK 79,123.84
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DKK 49,482.23
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Oil on canvas portraying a young French cancan dancer preparing to go on stage. Very beautiful scene of great sensuality, painted by a painter of the Fauve school, circa 1880-1890. Research is underway for an attribution... Re-canvased, 19th century frame: 73x61 cm The can-can ,also spelled cancan as in the original French, is a high-energy, physically demanding dance that became a popular music-hall dance in the 1840s, continuing in popularity in French cabaret to this day. Originally danced by couples, it is now traditionally associated with a chorus line of female dancers. The main features of the dance are the vigorous manipulation of skirts and petticoats, along with high kicks, splits, and cartwheels.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 28.75 in (73 cm)Width: 22.45 in (57 cm)Depth: 1.97 in (5 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Nouveau (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Re lined.
  • Seller Location:
    PARIS, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU8645242460122

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