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Balerina, by Victor Brauner, 1949

Balerina

Victor Brauner

1949

From the collection of Gavrila Simion Eco-Museum Research Institute Tulcea

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Overview

Balerina is a 1949 by Victor Brauner, held at Gavrila Simion Eco-Museum Research Institute Tulcea.

Who painted this?
Victor Brauner
When & what style?
1949
Where can I see it?
Gavrila Simion Eco-Museum Research Institute Tulcea

About this work

This drawing features a stylized depiction of a ballerina, rendered in bold lines and vibrant colors. The ballerina's body is elongated, with a long neck and legs that curve in a fluid motion. Her face is a simple oval, with a small nose and mouth. A striking aspect of the drawing is the use of color, with the ballerina's body gradating from a deep orange to a soft yellow. The background is a muted beige, with faint lines and text visible beneath the drawing. The artist's use of bold lines and vivid colors creates a dynamic and expressive portrait of the ballerina. For more works by the artist, explore Brauner, Victor.

About the artist

Portrait of Victor Brauner
Artist

Victor Brauner

Victor Brauner was a Romanian painter and sculptor of the surrealist movement. He became a naturalized French citizen in 1963.

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