Waltz of the Blonde and Waltz of the Brunette

1880s

Jules Chéret

Associated Names
Jules Chéret

Artist, French, 1836 - 1932

The image shows four elegantly dressed individuals dancing in a social setting. On the left, a woman with a styled updo adorned with a floral hairpiece is dancing with a man. She wears a dark, flowing dress, gloves, and holds an unseen partner's hand. A decorative fan and some flowers are near her feet. On the right, a woman with long, wavy hair is dancing with another man. She wears a light-colored gown with floral embellishments, while the man is in a dark suit. Both dancers appear to hold each other as they move, with her arm around his shoulder. The background features other couples in muted tones, adding to the sense of a crowded ballroom. The entire scene is rendered in sepia tones.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    colored lithograph printed in orange on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    Gift of Frank Anderson Trapp

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.2 x 43.9 cm (11 7/8 x 17 5/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2003.118.10


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Henri Béraldi (lugt 230). Frank Anderson Trapp [1922-2005], Amherst, MA; gift to NGA, 2003.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left in graphite: Cheret

Wikidata ID

Q75428251

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