Study for the Gypsy Dance (back) 1851

"Study for the Gypsy Dance (back)" is an 1851 ink drawing by French artist Alfred Dehodencq. This small-scale work, measuring 19 x 12 cm, features a dynamic composition with a figure in profile, depicted in a gestural style. The artist's interest in capturing movement is evident in the loose lines and expressive brushstrokes. The drawing likely served as a preparatory study for a larger work on the theme of Gypsy dance, a subject Dehodencq explored in his paintings.