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Dancing Figure

1916–18
(American, 1882–1946)
Overall: 79.4 x 35.6 x 28 cm (31 1/4 x 14 x 11 in.)
Location: not on view
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A larger version of this sculpture was originally conceived in limestone to decorate an outdoor garden in Long Island.

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Dancing Figure displays the geometrically simplified forms and softened angles that are a hallmark of Elie Nadelman’s work. Its spiraling composition presents a woman whose body partially twists on bended knee. Her raised arms echo the position of her legs.

Dancing Figure

1916–18

Elie Nadelman

(American, 1882–1946)
America

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