Burlesque

c. 1928

Eugene Camille Fitsch

Associated Names
Eugene Camille Fitsch

Artist, American, 1892 - 1972

It is a drawing featuring dynamic poses of figures in a theatrical performance. The image shows a group of dancers on a stage under a spotlight in a dark environment. The composition conveys motion and rhythm, possibly in a dance or theatrical context. Musical instruments are depicted in the foreground, suggesting an accompanying orchestra. Abstract shapes and shadows fill the background, creating a sense of a bustling and crowded space. The drawing uses a monochrome palette and energetic lines to capture the lively essence of a performance.
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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Sylvan Cole Gallery, New York, NY); Dave and Reba Williams, Greenwich, CT, February 1989; gift to NGA, December 2008

Associated Names

Inscriptions

in pen: lower left, Burlesque; lower right, Gene Fitsch imp; in pencil, verso: bottom, F.25b.2 10 1/4 x 8 3/4

Wikidata ID

Q76454776

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