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La danse de l'Almé à Bénisouëf
- Title
- La danse de l'Almé à Bénisouëf [graphic] / lith. de G. Engelmann.
- Author
- Engelmann, G. (Godefroy), 1788-1839.
- Publication
- [18--]
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Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Performing Arts Research Collections to submit a request in person. | Still image | Use in library | *MGZFD Eng G Dan 1 | Performing Arts Research Collections - Dance |
Details
- Description
- 1 print : lithograph, b&w; 27 x 34 cm.
- Subjects
- Genre/Form
- Prints – 19th century.
- Note
- Image depicts female figure dancing outside a temple-like building amongst a group of seated men. She wears a long white garb and scarf and waves a tambourine over her head. The men, dressed in Middle-Eastern attire, partake in drink and play instruments.
- Lower right: Fragonard ft. Upper right: Pl. 71.
- Biography (note)
- In Egypt, an almé (almée, almah, or almeh) is a girl who dances or sings professionally.
- Call Number
- *MGZFD Eng G Dan 1
- OCLC
- 231632671
- Author
- Engelmann, G. (Godefroy), 1788-1839.
- Title
- La danse de l'Almé à Bénisouëf [graphic] / lith. de G. Engelmann.
- Imprint
- [18--]
- Biography
- In Egypt, an almé (almée, almah, or almeh) is a girl who dances or sings professionally.
- Local Note
- Similar image to *MGZFD Dan A 1. Possibly a different print designed after the same painting.This item may be offsite for digitization. For additional information please contact dance@nypl.org.
- Connect to:
- Added Author
- Cournand, Gilberte. Former owner
- Research Call Number
- *MGZFD Eng G Dan 1