Siem van den Hoonaard1900–1938Satire on Modern Dance
Can I see it?
Unknown
Where is “Satire on Modern Dance” now? Collection: Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Unknown.
Rijksmuseum
Amsterdam, Netherlands
The owner is known; whether it is on view today is not.
- Source
- The museum
About the sculpture
Each side of this mask portrays a different expression. The dancer Gerie Folmer (1901-1983) wore it for her performance Satire on Modern Dance. Modern dance arose early in the 20th century and became so popular as an alternative to classical ballet that Folmer could poke fun at it. Theatrical masks, often made from papier maché, were commonly used. However, a metal dance mask, made by a goldsmith, is unique.
Rijksmuseum
Details
- Accession number
- BK-2019-100
What it shows
In the catalog
Sources
- Rijksmuseum
- Image: Rijksmuseum — public domain
