# Applause

[View the canonical artwork record](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/ford-edward-onslow-rdeaeec0ba3d431/applause-rf423735c48de1e>)

## Artwork

- Artist: [FORD, Edward Onslow](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/ford-edward-onslow-rdeaeec0ba3d431>)
- Date: 1851-1900
- Technique: Bronze, silver, enamel and semi-precious stones, height 67 cm

## Commentary

Applause represents an Egyptian nude. The figure is clapping rhythmically, perhaps while music or dance is performed. Around the base are Ancient Egyptian deities in silver. The girl&#39;s headdress is studded with semi-precious stones and decorated with enamel. The snakes are symbols of the Kingdoms and Upper and Lower Egypt.

## Related artworks

- [Bust of Sir William Quiller Orchardson](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/ford-edward-onslow-rdeaeec0ba3d431/bust-of-sir-william-quiller-orchardson-r0063f018f638f8>)
- [Folly](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/ford-edward-onslow-rdeaeec0ba3d431/folly-rf1a3334e13036a>)
- [The Singer](<https://beta.wga.hu/artists/ford-edward-onslow-rdeaeec0ba3d431/the-singer-ree8d7ea3dff533>)

## Attribution

[Web Gallery of Art](<https://beta.wga.hu/pages/about>)