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This is a drawing of seven figures in a ring dance, holding hands in a circular formation. They are dressed in flowing robes with detailed patterns and folds. The scene is set outdoors with trees on the right side and mountains and clouds in the distance. The drawing features intricate linework, particularly in the trees and clothing textures. The clouds and sky add depth to the composition.
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This is a drawing of seven figures in a ring dance, holding hands in a circular formation. They are dressed in flowing robes with detailed patterns and folds. The scene is set outdoors with trees on the right side and mountains and clouds in the distance. The drawing features intricate linework, particularly in the trees and clothing textures. The clouds and sky add depth to the composition.

National Gallery of Art · Print

A Native Dance

William Hogarth

Date
published 1723
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
sheet: 33.2 × 40 cm (13 1/16 × 15 3/4 in.)
Classification
Print
Accession number
1976.43.1
Credit line
Andrew W. Mellon Fund
Time span
1701 to 1725
Department
CG-E
Original NGA record Wikidata

Portfolio and series

Series
La Motraye's "Travels", vol.1, pl.11 [Paulson 19-33]

Subjects and terms

  • British
  • Woman
  • Tree
  • Dancer
  • child
  • portrait
  • Figures

NGA object ID 55830. Collection metadata is reproduced under CC0. This work is included because its NGA published-image record is marked open access; visitors should recheck the source record before substantial reuse.