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Bacchanale
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While visiting London, sculptor Malvina Hoffman was electrified by a dance performance featuring Anna Pavlova and Mikhail Mordkin, two highly acclaimed Russian ballet stars. Together the dancers presented a bacchanale, a work inspired by the legendary followers of Bacchus, the ancient Roman god of wine. In this uninhibited and erotically charged piece, both dancers cavorted on stage, their movements accented by grasped veils of gauze. Hoffman’s <em>Bacchanale </em>is her vibrant interpretation of the performance, capturing a fleeting moment in permanent form.
| Artist / Maker | Malvina Hoffman |
|---|---|
| Date | 1917 |
| Culture / Origin | America |
| Medium | bronze, copper, brass |
| Dimensions | without base: 172.7 x 137.2 cm (68 x 54 in.) |
| Department | American Painting and Sculpture |
| Type | Sculpture |
About the Artist
Malvina Hoffman (American, 1887–1966) Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
Condition
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