Women Dancing

c. 1820

Pietro Fancelli

Associated Names
Pietro Fancelli

Artist, Bolognese, 1764 - 1850

The image is a pencil sketch depicting multiple full-body figures in lively, flowing poses. The figures appear to be dancing, with swaying garments suggesting movement and energy. Some figures have smiling expressions, while others are neutral. The hair of the figures is depicted simply, with one figure having an accessory or headpiece. The clothing is shown with sweeping lines and folds, typical of classical attire. No jewelry or objects are shown. The background is a blank sheet of paper, emphasizing the figures in mid-dance.

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Artwork history & notes

Provenance

La Sociéte Historique et Littéraire Polonaise, Paris (sale London, Christie's, 4 July 1972, lot 36 [?]); Seiferheld and Co., New York; William B. O'Neal [1907-1994], Charlottesville, VA, January 1973; gift to NGA, 1991.

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Exhibition History

1973

  • Master Drawings from the Collection of William B. O'Neal, Walter Cecil Rawls Museum, Courtland, VA and tour, 1973-1975.

1993

  • Drawings from the O'Neal Collection. Exh. cat. National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1993, 27.

1996

  • Drawings from the O'Neal Collection, Georgia Museum of Art, The University of Georgia, Athens, 4 May-16 June, 1996.

Wikidata ID

Q64619677

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