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Afternoon Dance

1940

Charles Banks Wilson

Associated Names

Charles Banks Wilson

Artist, American, 1918 - 2013

This is a drawing depicting a group of figures in a traditional setting. The scene includes intricately dressed individuals engaged in various activities in a community gathering or celebration. The background features banners and structures, enhancing the festive atmosphere. In the foreground, there are pottery, household items, a playful cat, and a child on a patterned blanket. The composition is dynamic, with flowing lines and patterns highlighting movement and interaction. The detailed rendering showcases textures and expressions, capturing the vivacity of the scene.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph
Credit Line

Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams
Dimensions

stone: 300 x 392 mm
image: 263 x 341 mm
sheet: 393 x 481 mm
Accession Number

2008.115.5076
Catalogue Raisonné

Hunt, no. 10

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

Inscribed: In pencil lower left: Afternoon Dance 11/16; signed: Charles Banks Wilson - 40 in pencil, lower right

Wikidata ID

Q76548185

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