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Paul Delvaux — La Danse (The Dance)
Paul Delvaux

La Danse (The Dance)

A dreamlike procession of classically draped and nude female figures move through a moonlit, architectural landscape in Delvaux's signature Surrealist style. The serene yet enigmatic women appear suspended in a timeless, otherworldly ritual, their graceful forms rendered with precise, almost academic draftsmanship. Printed on Arches paper with full margins, this lithograph exemplifies Delvaux's masterful ability to evoke mystery and melancholy through the haunting beauty of the female figure.

Medium
Lithograph, on Arches paper, with full margins,

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Evening & Day Editions

April 21, 2015

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Paul Delvaux, La Danse (The Dance)

A dreamlike procession of classically draped and nude female figures move through a moonlit, architectural landscape in Delvaux's signature Surrealist style. The serene yet enigmatic women appear suspended in a timeless, otherworldly ritual, their graceful forms rendered with precise, almost academic draftsmanship. Printed on Arches paper with full margins, this lithograph exemplifies Delvaux's masterful ability to evoke mystery and melancholy through the haunting beauty of the female figure.

Medium
Lithograph, on Arches paper, with full margins,
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Surrealism, 20th Century, Mysterious, Dreamlike Mood, Figure, Belgian Artist, Male Artist, Theatrical, Dance, Dreamlike, Figurative Art, Female Figures, Movement, Mythological Theme, Belgian, Modern Master, Woman, Lithograph

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