Peggy Bacon

Dance at the League
1919

This is a black and white etching depicting a lively dance scene with multiple figures. The central figures appear to be energetically dancing and are surrounded by others who are either participating or observing. The artwork is expressive, with dynamic lines and shading that convey movement and emotion. There are handwritten annotations and markings around the border of the image, suggesting that this might be a print proof or an artist's study. The text at the bottom reads "Dance of the Haymakers 1919 1st state."
This is a black and white etching depicting a lively dance scene with multiple figures. The central figures appear to be energetically dancing and are surrounded by others who are either participating or observing. The artwork is expressive, with dynamic lines and shading that convey movement and emotion. There are handwritten annotations and markings around the border of the image, suggesting that this might be a print proof or an artist's study. The text at the bottom reads "Dance of the Haymakers 1919 1st state."

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Date
1919

Classification
Prints

Medium
Etching and drypoint

Dimensions
Sheet (Irregular): 9 13/16 × 12 3/4in. (24.9 × 32.4 cm) Plate: 6 15/16 × 9 13/16in. (17.6 × 24.9 cm)

Accession number
97.42

Edition
Edition unknown | First state

Credit line
Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; gift of Bunty and Tom Armstrong

Rights and reproductions
© A. B. Brook for the Estate of Peggy Bacon

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