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Pavlova Dancing the Gavotte

1915
(American, 1887–1966)
America, 20th century
bronze
Overall: 35.6 cm (14 in.)
Gift of Mrs. Henry A. Everett for the Dorothy Burnham Everett Memorial Collection 1923.725
Location: not on view
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The dance that inspired this elegant statuette was performed to the "Glowworm" music by German composer Paul Lincke (1866–1946). It gave Hoffman an opportunity to record not only Pavlova's graceful form, but also the legendary ease of her movements, the precise positioning of her feet, and the broad sweep of her arms.
Pavlova Dancing the Gavotte

Pavlova Dancing the Gavotte

1915

Malvina Hoffman

(American, 1887–1966)
America, 20th century

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