Artwork
Dancing Girl Reposing, Prize Statue, Great Exhibition 1851
Dancing Girl Reposing, Prize Statue, Great Exhibition 1851 is a photographic photography by the Impressionist artist Nicolaas Henneman. It dates from 1851 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This photograph depicts a small sculpture of a female figure, captured in a black-and-white image.
About this work
Overview
This photograph depicts a small sculpture of a female figure, captured in a black-and-white image. The statue is characterized by its relaxed yet poised pose, with the subject draped in flowing cloth.
Subject & Meaning
The sculpture represents a woman holding a bunch of grapes, her body partially covered by a draped cloth. The figure's pose suggests a moment of repose, as if pausing between movements.
Technique & Style
The photograph is an unmounted waxed paper negative, showing signs of aging with stains and wear around the edges. The statue's smooth curves and soft fabric folds indicate a naturalistic style, aiming for a lifelike representation.
Artist & collection
Artist
These are early photographs of statues and sculpture displayed at the 1851 Great Exhibition in London.
Sculpture of a Woman, Great Exhibition 1851
Statue titled Falkland, Great Exhibition 1851
Sculpture of a Female Nude, Great Exhibition 1851
Stone Relief, Great Exhibition 1851
Statue of Venus and Cupid, Great Exhibition 1851
Statue of Female Nude with Lion, Great Exhibition 1851
Statue titled Virginius, Great Exhibition 1851
Statue of Female Nude with Cherub, Great Exhibition 1851
