Spanish Dancer (Danseuse Espagnole)

1899

Jacques Villon

Associated Names
Jacques Villon

Artist, French, 1875 - 1963

This painting features a central figure in a swirling black dress with a vibrant red lining, surrounded by elegantly dressed individuals in a social gathering. Each figure has distinct, stylized features and clothing. The background shows several seated figures. The painting uses muted tones with strategic pops of color, such as blue and pink hats. The style is reminiscent of Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec's portrayals of Parisian nightlife and characters.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    color aquatint and drypoint touched with graphite (on the lady's hat left of the dancer) on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon

  • Dimensions

    plate: 50.7 x 35.7 cm (19 15/16 x 14 1/16 in.)
    sheet: 61.2 x 44.2 cm (24 1/8 x 17 3/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1995.47.84

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Ginestet/Pouillon 1979, no. E23

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon, Upperville, VA; gift to NGA, 1995.

Associated Names

Exhibition History

1997

  • Six Centuries/Six Artists, National Gallery of Art, Washington, 1997.

2016

  • In Celebration of Paul Mellon, NGA, 2016.

Bibliography

1950

  • Auberty, Jacqueline and Charles Pérussaux. Jacques Villon: Catalogue de son oeuvre gravé. Paris: Paul Prouté, 1950.

1979

  • Ginestet, Colette de and Catherine Pouillon. Jacques Villon: les estampes et les illustrations: catalogue raisonne. Paris: Arts et Metiers Graphiques, 1979.

Inscriptions

lower left plate: Jacques Villon / 99; lower right in graphite: Jacques Villon 18/25; by later hand, upper right verso in graphite: #3867

Watermarks

ARCHES

Wikidata ID

Q75393813

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