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Full-length study of woman seen from behind with arms outstretched and facing cross [possible Ruth St. Denis]
Full-length study of woman seen from behind with arms outstretched and facing cross [possible Ruth St. Denis]

Full-length study of woman seen from behind with arms outstretched and facing cross [possible Ruth St. Denis]

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Object Details

Title:
Full-length study of woman seen from behind with arms outstretched and facing cross [possible Ruth St. Denis]
Date:
Date unknown
Artist:
Medium:
Black and white chalk on brown paper
Dimensions
22 1/4 x 15 1/4 in.
Classification
Drawings-watercolors
Credit Line:
Gift of the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, 2015
Description

[bottom right in black chalk]: V.O. / [in red ink] stamped monogram initials; [verso in graphite]: Ruth St. DenisRuth St. Denis (1879-1968) was an American modern dancer.

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