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This is a drawing of a grand ball or dance scene. The image depicts a group of figures elegantly dressed in flowing gowns and elaborate costumes partaking in a courtly dance inside a palatial hall. The intricate pencil and ink lines suggest movement and grace. The figures are in motion, some twirling while others maintain poised gestures. The background features ornate architectural details with tall columns and arches, enhancing the grandeur of the setting. This is rendered with light shading and careful line work, creating a sense of depth and drama. The drawing conveys an atmosphere of…

Ballet from "The Rival Fairies"

Gabriel de Saint-Aubin (French, 1724 - 1780)

1748 · pen and black ink with gray wash on light beige laid paper, with a loose border line by the artist in pen and gray ink

National Gallery of Art · Gift of Gertrude Laughlin Chanler

Public domain (NGA Open Access, CC0)

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