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The power of dancing to sooth the savage breast upon the western plains

Title
The power of dancing to sooth the savage breast upon the western plains [graphic].
Publication
[186-? or later]

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Still imageSupervised use *MGZFX Anon Pow 1Performing Arts Research Collections - Dance

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Description
1 print : wood engraving, b&w; 31 x 25 cm.
Summary
Illustration from an unidentified periodical. A ballerina in a knee-length tutu dances before a group of Native Americans, who look on with mild bemusement. Ogling the man seated at foreground left, she lifts her right leg high, while raising her arms in the position called en couronne.
Alternative Title
Power of dancing to soothe the savage breast upon the western plains
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Cartoons (Commentary)
  • Wood engravings.
Note
  • Caption title.
Call Number
*MGZFX Anon Pow 1
OCLC
825551207
Title
The power of dancing to sooth the savage breast upon the western plains [graphic].
Imprint
[186-? or later]
Local Note
Cataloging funds provided by Friends of Jerome Robbins Dance Division.
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Research Call Number
*MGZFX Anon Pow 1
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