“Salome (No. 2)” is an oil painting on canvas by Robert Henri, completed in 1909. This artwork belongs to the American Realism movement and falls under the genre painting category. It is currently housed at the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art in Sarasota, Florida, United States.
The artwork depicts a woman performing a dance, likely evoking the biblical figure Salome, known for her dance of the seven veils. The figure is dressed in an elaborate costume adorned with beads and jewels, which captures the viewer’s attention through the intricate details and vibrant colors. The dancer’s pose exudes confidence and grace, her body twisted slightly to the side with one arm extended elegantly. Henri’s use of rich, dark tones in the background contrasts sharply with the lighter and more colorful depiction of the dancer, effectively highlighting her form and movement. The overall composition and detailed rendering in the painting exemplify Henri’s mastery in capturing the essence of his subject matter with realism and dynamism.