JCP Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 Is this a painting of Vaslav Nijinsky? I purchased this painting a couple of years ago in an antique store. I immediately recognized it as a dancer. Could it be the one and only Nijinsky? It's unsigned, undated, but was likely created in the early 20th century in Europe. Just a warning, the dancer in the painting is only wearing a dance belt. Have a look and let me know what you think. http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l36/joos...lavNijinsky.jpg Link to comment
cubanmiamiboy Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 Is this a painting of Vaslav Nijinsky? NO NO, according to myself. Link to comment
Mel Johnson Posted January 6, 2008 Share Posted January 6, 2008 From the nose and the hairline and the legs and the long torso, looks more like Massine in the thirties. Or could be nobody in particular. Link to comment
bart Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 The elongated torso and short legs are nothing like the Bakst portrait of Nijinsky, in scanty bathing suit, standing on the beach on the Lido. (Reproduced in Richard Buckle, In Search of Diaghilev, p. 18/z- Nose, brawniness, and pose seem very un-Massine as well. Most of the drawings and photos show large eyes and Roman nose. Are you sure this is a dancer? The tight shoulders, brawny arms, squarely planted feet, and aggressive left fist remind me of a professional boxer or wrestler from the old days at Gold's Gym. Link to comment
cubanmiamiboy Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Honestly, for me it looks more like an early painting copied from a pic of the Athletic Model Guild, the 1945-stablished male physique-based photography studio run by Bob Mizer in LA. http://www.posingstrap.com/ Link to comment
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