Vaudeville Dancer c. 1916 - 1918

"Vaudeville Dancer" is a simple pencil sketch by American artist Charles Demuth, created between 1916 and 1918. The artwork depicts a stylized figure of a dancer in mid-pose, captured with minimal lines. This sketch exemplifies Demuth’s keen observation of human movement and his early exploration of figure drawing. The artist, known for his precision and use of geometric forms, would later go on to create more intricate and colorful works, but this preliminary drawing provides a glimpse into his creative process. The simplicity of the lines and the focus on the figure's movement contribute to the artwork's sense of immediacy and dynamism, making it a fascinating study in form and gesture.