Scene from the Burmese Opera

Southeast Asian Collection

Accession Nr.: 89.22.1
Type: painting
Date of production:
ca. 1985
Place of production:
Materials/Techniques: paper, watercolour
Dimensions: height: 55. 8 cm
width: 37. 7 cm
A dynamic two-form dance scene with a colourful geometric background. The dancer on the left looks down at her partner with a raised vessel in her hand. Their gestures and facial expressions are expressive for the genre.