William L'Engle

American, 1885 - 1957

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This is a drawing of musicians and dancers. The illustration shows a lively scene with musicians playing instruments and dancers immersed in movement. The musicians are playing a double bass, a trumpet, and an accordion, while two dancers are shown dancing in front of them. The poses of the dancers are dynamic and expressive, indicating a moment full of joy and vivacity. The simplicity of the line work and the arrangement of figures convey a sense of motion and liveliness typical of a vibrant musical setting. The sketch uses minimal lines to suggest form and movement effectively.
William L'Engle, Girls Dancing, Harlem, 1930, graphite on wove paper, Corcoran Collection (Gift of Lucy L'Engle, wife of the artist, 1958), 2015.19.938

Girls Dancing, Harlem

William L'Engle · 1930 · graphite on wove paper ·  Accession ID  2015.19.938