Artwork
Dancing Woman with a Tambourine
Dancing Woman with a Tambourine is a graphite drawing by the Romanticist artist William Edward Frost. It dates from 1844 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Dancing Woman with a Tambourine is a 1844 drawing by William Edward Frost, created with pen and red ink over graphite on wove paper.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a woman in mid-dance, tambourine in hand, conveying a sense of movement and rhythm. The figure's dynamic pose and loose lines suggest a carefree, lively atmosphere.
Technique & Style
Executed in a spontaneous, gestural style, the drawing features red ink shading that adds warmth and depth to the figure. The use of loose lines and quick strokes implies a rapid, observational sketch, possibly from life.
History & Provenance
William Edward Frost, trained at the Royal Academy, was known for his depictions of the female nude and his work in historical, mythological, and fairy painting subjects.
Artist & collection
Artist
William Edward Frost (September 1810 – 4 June 1877) was an English painter of the Victorian era.
