Santo Domingo Corn Dance

1929

Margaret Bruton

Associated Names
Margaret Bruton

Artist, American, 1894 - 1983

This is a drawing of a traditional dance scene with a drum circle and performers in elaborate attire. The artwork depicts a group of dancers in the midst of a performance. The setting appears to be outdoors, possibly within a walled village or courtyard, surrounded by architecture. Most figures are adorned in traditional clothing and accessories, some wearing feathered headpieces, dancing to the rhythm of a large drum. The linework and shadowing technique create depth and motion in the piece.
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Inscriptions

in pencil, lower left:: Santo Domingo Corn Dance; signed: Margaret Bruton in pencil, lower right

Wikidata ID

Q76456290

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