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A decorative mid-20th century painting by the artist Vichitr, depicting a traditional Thai classical dancer in ceremonial attire. The work is executed in gouache or acrylic on a black velvet support, which provides a high-contrast background for the central figure. The dancer is portrayed in a traditional pose, wearing an ornate gold pointed chada headdress, an embroidered green bodice with a beaded white collar, and a gold-toned sarong accented with red and teal sashes. The costume is detailed with metallic-effect paints to simulate jewellery and fine textiles. The painting is signed Vichitr in red paint in the lower right corner. The piece is presented in a wooden frame with a broad teal fabric-wrapped mount and a thin gilt inner slip.
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