The whirling pose of the dark haired "Spanish Dancer" in this portrait by Sargent is enhanced by her black dress and a swirling white sheet around her waist. The positioning of her arms holds a difficult dancing manouvre that speaks of fiery passionate dance with erotic overtones. The minimalist use of black and lighter colours give a bold definition to this painting and the dancer's turned away face shows her in the throes of delightful movement.
