Two Studies of a Dancer, Raising Her Skirt in Her Two Hands 1712 - 1713

"Two Studies of a Dancer, Raising Her Skirt in Her Two Hands" is a red chalk drawing by Jean-Antoine Watteau. The piece, completed in 1712-13, features two studies of a dancer in different poses, one on the left is more detailed, with the other being more gestural. The drawing, now in the Art Institute of Chicago, exemplifies Watteau's masterful use of line and his interest in capturing movement. The artist's signature is clearly visible at the bottom left corner of the drawing. Watteau's signature style influenced many artists and helped shape the Rococo movement.