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The Round Dance, or Rays of Sunlight

1835–55
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: The Round Dance, or Rays of Sunlight
  • Artist: Anne-François-Louis Janmot (French, Lyon 1814–1892 Lyon)
  • Date: 1835–55
  • Medium: Black chalk, graphite, charcoal, wax crayon, brush and wash
  • Dimensions: 42 x 51 in. (106.7 x 129.5 cm)
  • Classification: Drawings
  • Credit Line: Purchase, 1998
  • Object Number: 1998.362
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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