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The Captivating Flamenco
During the second half of the 19th century, Spain, a land of history, splendour, and folklore, intrigued Dutch society. Journalists and writers started to visit Spain, just as a select group of tourists. The author and painter Jacobus van Looy, about whom I wrote extensively in a previous post, travelled to Spain in the 1880s,… Read more
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Dick Stolwijk – A fervent dance enthusiast
Writing posts is an exhilarating pastime, especially when one stumbles upon an artist hitherto unknown to the writer. Whilst researching material on Dutch artists inspired by Spanish folk dance, I discovered an intriguing etching of flamenco dancers by Dick Stolwijk. The image, entitled Cuado Flamenco, highlights a female flamenco dancer. In this predominantly dark image,… Read more
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Dancers in the Spotlight – Kees Maks
In previous posts I wrote about the remarkable Dutch artist Kees Maks, each time addressing the astonishing manner in which he expressed movement. His paintings, whether of dancers, horses, clowns, equestrians, or entertainers, are scintillating and full of life. In recent posts I discussed his unforgettable tango paintings, his cheeky can-can, and two delectable paintings… Read more
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Dancing Two by Two
Dancing is a social activity. Vivacious figures moving in space, dancing to different melodies and rhythms, offer a constant source of inspiration to artists. In a previous post, Dancing Cheek to Cheek, I looked at images where groups of people dance together in a ballroom or in a café. This post will, once again, focus… Read more
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Anna Pavlova, the incomparable
Anna Pavlova was a superstar. The legendary Russian ballerina presented her art in every corner of the world, dancing not only in all the major capitals, but also in a multitude of smaller theaters, delighting countless audiences and inspiring many young dancers. The Dying Swan, a short solo created by choreographer Michael Fokine was her… Read more
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Dancing Cheek to Cheek
Even before Bruegel the Elder painted his famous dancing figures, artists of The Low Countries portrayed couples dancing. These, for the most part, were rowdy peasants enjoying themselves in taverns or at outdoor festivities. The structure and jovial character of the dance required that the revellers dance side by side, or, when facing each other,… Read more
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About me
As a young aspiring dancer I loved to ponder over the magnificent paintings created by Edgar Degas. How his ballerinas inspired me. The atmosphere of the Paris Opera, the beautiful tutus and the hard working dancers never failed to trigger my imagination. As the years past, I retained my love of dance, of Degas, of art, and developed an interest in knowing more about the cross fertilization between art and dance.
DANCE IMAGES IN THE ART OF THE NETHERLANDS 