Dansend paar, 1695 by Cornelis Dusart

Dansend paar, 1695 1695

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imaginative character sketch

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toned paper

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light pencil work

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pencil sketch

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charcoal drawing

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charcoal art

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pencil drawing

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surrealism

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pencil art

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fantasy sketch

Cornelis Dusart's etching "Dansend paar" (Dancing Couple) from 1695 depicts a lively scene of two figures in motion. The couple, clad in fashionable 17th-century attire, is caught in a moment of energetic dancing. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a dramatic contrast between light and shadow, emphasizing the figures' movement and the intimacy of their embrace. This small-scale work, measuring 250 mm by 178 mm, highlights Dusart's skill in capturing the spirit and energy of everyday life. "Dansend paar" is currently on display at the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.

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