
Study Of A Dancer
1912
A graceful figure captured in fluid motion fills this intimate work on paper, where Walkowitz employs delicate washes of watercolor complemented by loose pencil lines to convey the dynamic energy of a dancer in mid-movement. The piece reflects Walkowitz's deep fascination with the human form in motion, a subject he explored prolifically throughout his career, most notably inspired by the legendary Isadora Duncan. The translucent layers of watercolor and the spontaneous quality of the pencil work together to suggest both the physical presence and the ephemeral grace of dance.
- Medium
- Watercolor and pencil on paper
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Sotheby's
🔨 Auction Lot
The Collection of Martha Hyder Online
October 24, 2018
Estimate: $1,200 – $1,800
Lot 5
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