Dancing Frock, 19th century
Unknown artist, Egyptexpand_more
Net; laceexpand_more
Gift of Miss Lily Placeexpand_more 26.47
Not on Viewexpand_more
In the eighteenth and nineteenth century, so-called "Orientalist" artists in Europe depicted romanticized images of harem life in the Ottoman Empire, spawning an interest in Egyptian dancing. The paintings often include elaborate depictions of garments.
Depending on region and circumstance, Egyptian dance style and costume vary greatly. The frock on display is characterized by its full-length form; it was worn in a uniquely Egyptian dance called a baladi, which means "of the country." This urban dance, which derived from folk tradition, originated at the end of the the nineteenth century in the country's major cities. It was - and continues to be - performed at festive occasions such as weddings.
Details
- Title
- Dancing Frock
- Role
- Artist
- Dimension
- 51 in. (129.54 cm)
- Accession Number
- 26.47
- Curator Approved
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