BALLETHEAT, M. Lipscher, pastel, 19th / 20th century

Ballet is a particularly grateful subject - it enables the presentation of the entire spectrum of the artist's workshop skills. In the case of this drawing, the artist seems to be testing the possibilities of a ballerina's figure. The composition is relatively simple, the figure is placed on the vertical axis of the picture field, and the tilt of the dancer's head to the right balances the strength of the arm and leg protruding to the left. Giving up the background or additional accessories allows you to focus on the pose of the figure itself and the color values of the body and outfit.