Artwork

A Dancer

A Dancer, by Jean-Michel the Younger Moreau, chalk, 1777
A Dancer, by Jean-Michel the Younger Moreau, chalk, 1777

A Dancer is a chalk drawing by the Romanticist artist Jean-Michel the Younger Moreau. It dates from 1777 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

About this work

Overview

A Dancer is a drawing created by Jean-Michel the Younger Moreau in 1777, executed in black, red, and white chalk on brown laid paper.

Technique & Style

The work features a subtle border line drawn by the artist in red chalk, adding a touch of definition to the composition. The use of multiple chalks on colored paper creates a nuanced interplay of tones and textures.

Artist & collection

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: National Gallery of Art open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.