Satire on Modern Dance

Siem van den Hoonaard, 1933

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.

  • Artwork typemask
  • Object numberBK-2019-100
  • Dimensionsheight 32 cm x width 25 cm
  • Physical characteristicstombak en textiel

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Satire on Modern Dance

  • Object type

  • Object number

    BK-2019-100

  • Description

    Masker van dun plaatmetaal met twee verschillende expressieve gezichtsuitdrukkingen per gezichtshelft, uitgevoerd in opengewerkt tombakplaat en voorzien van een gevoerde draagbeugel.

Creation

  • Creation

    sculptor: Siem van den Hoonaard, Hillegersberg

  • Dating

    1933

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    tombak en textiel

  • Dimensions

    height 32 cm x width 25 cm

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Documentation

    • Reinier P. Sterkenburg, "Siem van den Hoonaard', Prisma der Kunsten (1936) december, pp. 296-299 (algemeen) 92 F 63
    • Frans van Duijn, "Siem van den Hoonaard", De Blauwdotter (2012) 162, pp. 6-10 (algemeen)

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