Scene from <i>Petrushka</i>
1913
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1913
paint
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
You see a colorful scene from a ballet, with a ballerina dancing. The ballet is Petrushka, and it was first performed in Paris in 1911. This painting shows a specific moment in the story, with the Moor and Petrushka watching the ballerina. The artist used bold colors to depict this scene, and you can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist: Beaumont, Cyril William.
