Anna Behle (1876–1966), Dancer, Eurhythmics Teacher and Singing Teacher, 1906

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DatesMade: Executed 1906

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Dimensionsh x w: Mått 151 x 75 cm

Inventory numberNMGrh 3112

AcqusitionDonated 1966 by Maj Bring, Stockholm

Other titlesTitle (sv): Anna Behle (1876–1966), dansare, lärare i rytmisk gymnastik, sångpedagog, 1906 Title (en): Anna Behle (1876–1966), Dancer, Eurhythmics Teacher and Singing Teacher, 1906 Previous: Anna Behle (1876-1966), danspedagog, romanssångerska, sångpedagog

DescriptionDescription: Anna Behle introduced modern dance to Sweden. This portrait was made the year she saw Isadora Duncan dance. Behle studied eurhythmics under Émile Jaques-Dalcroze and ancient sculpture at the Nationalmuseum. In 1907 she opened a dance institute in Stockholm. Maj Bring painted her portrait while a student of Carl Wilhelmson. He made certain “corrections”, causing the artist to lose her self-confidence. It would be a long time before she was able to return to the work.

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MaterialOil paint

TechniquePainting

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