Khmer Apsara

The Traditional Khmer Apsara Dancer is at the heart of Traditional Khmer Classical Dance, the enchanting Apsara character, with graceful hand gestures and refined swaying body movements bring a special charm to the religious ambiance of Khmerart and culture. The slow graceful movements that correspond to the character are vastly intricate, representing a plethora of meanings which require years of study to fully grasp.
The Apsara dancer plays a dominant role in Cambodian Culture, both modern and traditional, as images of her can be found throughout Cambodia. Adorned with gold headdresses, silken tunics, skirts and lush jewelry the Apsara character is one of the most beautiful and identifiable characters in Cambodian Dance and History.
This particular piece has a exquisite, glow which the artist has adeptly captured. Smooth paint strokes with fantastic use of subtle shading makes this an wonderful painting for any collection.
This particular painting measures approximately 39 X 27 inches. The leading sleek looking Apsara dancer is eloquently decorated in Customary Jewelry, a traditional Silk Kaben with white top.