Blechman, Marcus

Ruth St. Denis stands with eyes closed, hands folded in prayer.

Portrait of Ruth St. Denis performing in a simple gown and transparent wrap.

Ruth St. Denis performs in ''Tagore Poem'' with a large, stringed musical instrument.

Ruth St. Denis performs in drapey costume with a large, stringed instrument.

Ruth St. Denis performs ''The Cobra'' in 1942.

Ruth St. Denis performs in the "Radha" revival at Jacob's Pillow in 1941.

Ruth St. Denis wears headband, left hand extended to mouth, as if posing for martial arts defense, in serious portrait for "The Japanese Story Teller."

Ruth St. Denis kicks her right leg, left hand up to face, in portrait for "The Japanese Stoyteller."

Ruth St. Denis sits, eyes closed, right hand holding fan, in promotion of "The Japanese Storyteller."

Ruth St. Denis stares into camera, not smiling and fan closed, as if preparing for self-defense, in promotion of "The Japanese Storyteller."