[Denis, Ruth St. (1879–1968)] Rauth, Leo. (1884 - 1913) Ruth St. Denis: Schlangentanz [Snake Dance], 1911Evocative large format original hand colored gravure with ink highlighting depicting the American choreographer and early pioneer of the modern dance movement in America, founder with Ted Shawn of the Denishawn dance company. She is shown in her celebrated snake dance, The Cobras, in full length profile wearing a long sleeved top which reaches below her hips, with loose 'harem' style trousers, and a round turban from which wisps of hair escape. Her