A Native Dance

published 1723

William Hogarth

Associated Names
William Hogarth

Artist, English, 1697 - 1764

This is a drawing of seven figures in a ring dance, holding hands in a circular formation. They are dressed in flowing robes with detailed patterns and folds. The scene is set outdoors with trees on the right side and mountains and clouds in the distance. The drawing features intricate linework, particularly in the trees and clothing textures. The clouds and sky add depth to the composition.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Andrew W. Mellon Fund

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 33.2 × 40 cm (13 1/16 × 15 3/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1976.43.1

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Paulson 1965, no. 22, State i/ii

  • Series Title

    La Motraye's "Travels", vol.1, pl.11 [Paulson 19-33]

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1965

  • Paulson, Ronald. Hogarth's Graphic Works. New Haven: Yale University Press, 1965. Rev. ed., 1970.

Wikidata ID

Q65579106

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