Art History Series: Giovanni Boldini - Spanish Moulin Rouge Dancer

Spanish Moulin Rouge Dancer by Giovanni Boldini

Since today's theme is Halloween, I thought I'd share an interesting painting by Giovanni Boldini that I find beautiful and at the same time has a nice detail. Boldini is known for his portraits of high society figures as well as his bold and free strokes. Here we see a lovely portrait of a Spanish dancer from the Moulin Rouge, but if you look closely at the side strokes you'll see that there are hands that don't belong there and there seems to be a ghost behind her. It's possible that it's just a reused sketch or that there were previous versions of the model's pose, but I like this implied approach and idea even if we assume that this is the creative spirit she indulges in as she dances magically.

  Happy All Saints' Day,

  Julia

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