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Artist: Wladyslaw T. Benda (1873-1948)

Description: Ceremonial African dancers.

Caption: "An East African dance. Women's war-dance of the Mozambique coast. It is meant to bring victory to the men engaged in warfare.”

Publication information: Story illustration for “The Dance” by W.T. Benda, appearing in Scribner's magazine of December 1916.

Medium: Charcoal, pastel, colored pencil and wash

Size: 25 x 38”

Signature: signed lower center.

Condition: Overall good, repaired crack at right edge. Very nicely framed

Comment: Benda is probably best known for his languorous women. In this article it is the movement of various ceremonial dancers that Benda captures convincingly. Purchase of artwork is accompanied by a full copy of the magazine.

Price: $3200 PRICE REDUCED

 
 
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