Figure of a Dancer

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Figure of a Dancer

Demetre H. Chiparus

French

early 20th century

Medium/Technique Gilt bronze, ivory and marble

Dimensions Legacy dimension: H. 15 in. (38.1 cm) W. 5 15/16 in. (13.5 cm) D. 4 3/8 in. (11.2 cm)

Credit Line The John Axelrod Collection

Accession Number1985.660

NOT ON VIEW

CollectionsEurope

ClassificationsSculpture

DescriptionGilt bronze, ivory and marble. Standing female figure with arms raised and bent at elbows, hands touching sides of cap. She is wearing a gold bandeau, a fringed skirt with wide belt, and a jeweled cloche hat. Red and white marble pedestal.

Provenance1982, Mr. John P. Axelrod, Boston; 1985, Gift of Mr. Axelrod to the MFA (Accession Date September 24, 1985).