In his portraits of professional athletes, dancers, and performers, Robert Mapplethorpe (1946-1989) captured the elegance and athleticism of his subjects. This 1980 portrait of Alistair Butler shows the former member of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater with his head elegantly thrown back and his eyes closed to the light that gently illuminates his face and skin. Mapplethorpe's image of the dancer, in his element yet disembodied, is dramatic and unexpected.

DATE:1980

MEDIUM:Gelatin silver print

DIMENSIONS: (FRAMED) 25 inches (width) x 26 inches (height) x 1.25 inches (depth) Face:1.5 inches (face)

FRAMING:Wood frame, white mat

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