1924 Print Ishtar Babylon Seven Gates Ruth St. Denis Dance Costume Entertainer - Original Halftone Print

1924 Print Ishtar Babylon Seven Gates Ruth St. Denis Dance Costume Entertainer - Original Halftone Print Review

1924 Print Ishtar Babylon Seven Gates Ruth St. Denis Dance Costume Entertainer - Original Halftone Print Feature

• Product Type: Original Halftone Print; Black / White
• Grade: Very Fine ++
• Dimensions: Approximately 8.5 x 11.25 inches; 22 x 29 cm
• Authentication: Dual Serial-Numbered Certificates of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Packaged in custom sleeve w/ archival black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

This is an original 1924 halftone print of Ishtar, the Babylonian and Assyrian goddes of love, war, and fertility. The caption writes, "A mystic dance in the Temple of the Seven Gates. Lithe undulation. Gentle swaying. Arms fluttler like the wings of birds. Fingers, drooping wilted lily petals..."

This piece was illustrated by Leonard, R. L.. Artist signature in print - bottom left of image.

Please note that there is printing on the reverse.