Interior with Dancer 

Edmond Hédouin's "Interior with Dancer" is a graphite drawing depicting a scene of entertainment in a Middle Eastern or North African setting. The drawing features a group of men seated around a central figure, a female dancer, who is performing. The composition, rendered in a loose, gestural style, evokes a sense of movement and energy. The scene is set within an interior space, possibly a home or a public gathering place, with details like a chandelier and an open doorway hinting at the surrounding architecture. Hédouin, known for his Orientalist themes, masterfully captures the ambiance and customs of a specific culture through this intimate and evocative work.