performance

  • Danseuse de Cancan

    Danseuse de Cancan

    Louis Icart (French, 1880–1950)

    A vibrant portrayal of a cancan dancer mid-performance, radiating energy and rebellion through bold brushstrokes and vivid color.

  • Preparing For The Performance

    Preparing For The Performance

    Édouard Frédéric Wilhelm Richter (French, 1840–1910)

    A dancer’s private moment backstage, bathed in gaslight and tension, reveals the unseen labor behind the spectacle.