Dancer of Delhi (Betalo Rubino) 1916

"Dancer of Delhi (Betalo Rubino)" is a 1916 oil painting by American artist Robert Henri (1865-1929). The painting depicts a woman, likely a dancer, reclining on a sumptuous, red-draped couch. Her exotic attire and jewelry, along with her languid pose, suggest a luxurious and perhaps even seductive ambiance. Henri's bold brushstrokes and rich palette of color are characteristic of his style and give the painting a sense of energy and vitality. This work is a prime example of Henri's interest in depicting modern life and the beauty of the everyday.