This French Art Nouveau gilt bronze lighted sculpture of Loïe Fuller, was designed and sculpted by François-Raoul Larche. This is the most famous of all bronzes to be made in the Art Nouveau aesthetic. Here, Larche represents the famous American dancer and choreographer, Loïe Fuller, performing the scarf dance for which she was international famous. Her flowing robes and fabrics conceal a single light bulb. Fuller was famous for using the billows and movements of her specially-made clothing, along with different colored lights, to create a fantastical environment. For this piece, Larche makes reference to both Fuller's clothing and the shining lights used to illuminate her dances.