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A study of a reclining dancer (Nautch Girl) at Banaras
A study of a reclining dancer (Nautch Girl) at Banaras

A study of a reclining dancer (Nautch Girl) at Banaras

Artist Edwin Lord Weeks American, 1849 - 1903
Dateapprox. 1893-1900
MaterialsOil on canvas
DimensionsFramed: H. 20 1/2 in × W. 25 1/2 in × D. 1 1/4 in (52.1 cm × 64.8 cm × 3.2 cm)
Image: H. 14 1/2 in × W. 19 9/16 in (36.8 cm × 49.7 cm)
Credit LineFrom the Collection of William K. Ehrenfeld, M.D.
Object number2005.64.114
DepartmentSouth Asian Art
ClassificationsPainting
On View
Not on view
InscribedOn the canvas, on back, as an ink-impression in bold printed letters: "Edwin Lord Weeks Sale / March 15. 16. 17. 1905" (from Interaction of Cultures catalogue)
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