Roshanara (Olive Craddock) in her Snake Dance

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Roshanara (Olive Craddock) in her Snake Dance, by Bassano, 1913 - NPG  - © National Portrait Gallery, London

© National Portrait Gallery, London

Roshanara (Olive Craddock) in her Snake Dance

by Bassano
whole-plate glass negative, 1913
Given by John Culme, 1996
Photographs Collection
NPG x101568


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  • Bassano (active 1902-1979). Artist associated with 41925 portraits.

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Photographed as she appeared in her Snake Dance, which she performed on tour with Pavlova, Roshanara is posed with her hands as serpents' heads and the rings on her fingers their eyes.

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