p4799

ARTIST: Teodor Axentowicz (Poland/Armenia, 1859-1938)

TITLE OF WORK: Round dance (Kolomyjka)

TYPE OF WORK: Painting, oil on canvas

DATE: 1895

DIMENSIONS: 85 x 112.5 cm

COMMENTS: Kolomyjka, Kalamaika, Calamajka, Kolomejka, Kolomeka, are variations of the name of this dance from Central Europe. This scene is situated in East Galicia.

LOCALITY OF REFERENCE: Poland, Eastern Carpathia

DANCE FORM: traditional