Cornelia MacIntyre Foley

American, born 1909

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The image depicts a person from the knees up, in profile facing to the right. The individual is seated on a rock or similar surface, with their back slightly arched and one arm raised upward, holding a fan. The facial features are shadowed, and the person's hair is long and wavy, falling over their shoulder with a flower placed behind the ear. They wear a leaf-patterned top and a skirt resembling grass or leaf fronds. The background is filled with lush vegetation, including large leaves and smaller flowers, suggesting a tropical setting. Various plants with intricate details add depth and texture to the scene.
Cornelia MacIntyre Foley, Bamboo Hula, c. 1941, wood engraving, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.1810

Bamboo Hula

Cornelia MacIntyre Foley · c. 1941 · wood engraving ·  Accession ID  2008.115.1810

The image depicts a person in a dancing pose, with one foot raised slightly and hands near their head. The person has defined facial features, long hair with a floral adornment, and wears a traditional dance outfit with a lei around their neck. The background shows large tropical leaves.
Cornelia MacIntyre Foley, Hawai'ian Dancer, c. 1936, wood engraving, Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams, 2008.115.1809

Hawai'ian Dancer

Cornelia MacIntyre Foley · c. 1936 · wood engraving ·  Accession ID  2008.115.1809