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Nils Forsberg — The Dance of the Almeh
Nils Forsberg

The Dance of the Almeh

A dynamic oil painting by Nils Forsberg depicting an almeh, a professional Egyptian dancer, captured in graceful movement. The work celebrates the artistic traditions and cultural practices of North Africa through figurative representation.

Medium
oil on canvas
Spotted At
Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

The Orientalist Sale

March 29, 2022

Estimate: $60,000 – $80,000

Lot 9

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Nils Forsberg, The Dance of the Almeh

A dynamic oil painting by Nils Forsberg depicting an almeh, a professional Egyptian dancer, captured in graceful movement. The work celebrates the artistic traditions and cultural practices of North Africa through figurative representation.

Medium
oil on canvas
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

19th Century, North Africa, Cultural Performance, Female Figure, Orientalism, Egyptian Culture, Dance, Movement, Figure Painting, Oil on Canvas