The Dancers

c. 1939

Alfredo Ximenez

Associated Names
Alfredo Ximenez

Artist, American, 1903 - c. 2000

The image shows a full-body illustration of two dancers in dynamic poses. The male dancer is positioned on the left, standing with his body slightly angled and arms behind his back, wearing a wide-brimmed hat, a scarf tied at the neck, a fitted jacket, and trousers with stripes down each side. The female dancer on the right is standing in a graceful pose, one hand raised holding her flowing skirt, and the other hand on her hip. She has distinct facial features, with a profile view of a prominent nose and lips, and her hair is styled in an elegant updo. She is wearing earrings, a necklace, and a dress with a full, flowing skirt. The background is an intricately textured pattern that frames both figures and suggests motion.
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Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

In pencil: lower left, "The Dancers." (within quotes) Mexico.; lower right, A. Ximenez; Stamped: lower center, FEDERAL ART PROJECT / NYC WPA

Wikidata ID

Q76552343

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