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Indian Snake Dance

1952

Jean Charlot

Associated Names

Jean Charlot

Artist, American, born France, 1898 - 1979

This is a drawing of two figures holding a snake. The figures are drawn in a stylized manner, with simplified and exaggerated features. They are crouching together, each with an arm around the other, holding the snake. The snake's body creates flowing curves through their hands. The figures wear clothing with patterns and textures resembling traditional garments, and headdresses with feather-like adornments. The drawing uses strong, dark lines and shading to create depth and texture.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph
Credit Line

Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams
Dimensions

Image: 342 x 252 mm
Sheet: 425 x 327 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.1208
Catalogue Raisonné

Morse 554

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in graphite: Jean Charlot

Wikidata ID

Q76441670

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