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A Dancing Girl with Cymbals in a Green Robe

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This commanding figure, enveloped in a flowing green robe, strikes a poised yet dynamic stance on a luminous golden background that seems to elevate her into an almost ethereal realm. She raises a cymbal in each hand, captured mid-movement, her delicate feet barely touching the ground, suggesting an entrancing dance suspended in time. The deep green of her garment contrasts strikingly with the warm gold surrounding her, while her expression exudes a mix of melancholy and grace that invites viewers to imagine the music and rhythms filling the air around her. The garland resting upon her head hints at ancient rituals, reinforcing a timeless quality that vibrates through the composition.

A Dancing Girl with Cymbals in a Green Robe

Frederic Leighton

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1869

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3944 × 6400 px
1276 × 2202 mm

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