Dancer (1990) by Eric Fischl

Dancer - Eric Fischl - 1990

Artwork Information

TitleDancer
ArtistEric Fischl
Date1990
Art MovementContemporary Realism

About Dancer

The artwork, titled “Dancer,” was created by Eric Fischl in 1990 and belongs to the art movement of Contemporary Realism. It falls under the genre of genre painting.

The artwork depicts a dancer actively engaged in her performance. The focal point is a figure draped in traditional dance attire, predominantly featuring vibrant hues of orange and black, complementing the dramatic interplay of light and shadow. The dancer’s head is enveloped in a ghostly, semi-translucent material, adding an air of mystery and otherworldliness to the scene. The figure’s form and movements convey dynamism, emphasized by the fluidity of the dress and the contrast against the richly colored, somewhat abstracted background. This powerful juxtaposition of realistic human form and ethereal elements reflects Fischl’s acute attention to detail and his innovative approach to genre painting.

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