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Decoration for an Ivory Room; Invocation to the Dance

Ethel Walker, 1913

© the artist's estate. All Rights Reserved 2010 / Bridgeman Art Library

Invocation to Dance reflects the influence of the Russian Ballet, which was in London at the time of it's executiion. The figure raising his right hand, on the left of the picture has been identified as Nijinsky in his role for 'Scheherazade'.

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Title of artwork, date

Decoration for an Ivory Room; Invocation to the Dance, 1913

Date supported

1995

Medium and material

Oil on canvas

Dimensions

107 x 168 cm

Grant

3018

Total cost

12075

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