Burlesque Girl
c. 1935
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lithograph
Dimensions
Image: 260 x 290 mm Sheet: 320 x 385 mm
Classification
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams
Accession Number
2008.115.5153
Art Historical Context
**Burlesque Girl**, a captivating lithograph by American artist William Lloyd Wulf dates to around 1935 and captures the vibrant spirit of Depression-era entertainment. Created during a time when burlesque offered escapist glamour amid economic hardship, this print likely portrays a confident performer, emblematic of the bold, theatrical world of vaudeville-style revues popular in American cities. Burlesque, blending comedy, dance, and allure, reflected shifting cultural attitudes toward femininity and leisure in the 1930s, making this work a window into everyday spectacle. As a lithograph—pr...