1908
oil
canvas
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
The Dance of the Sugar-Plum Fairy is a 1908 oil by Glyn Warren Philpot, a Post-Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
You see a dancer in a pink dress in the foreground. She's the main focus of the painting. The artist likely used this piece to practice different techniques, like playing with light and color, which is shown in the dancer's dress and the background. The dancer is depicted in a soft, gentle way, which makes the painting feel calm. The artist also included a sketch on the reverse side, which gives us a glimpse into their process. Check out the work of artist Glyn Warren Philpot to see more of their style.
A dancer in a pink dress appears in the foreground to the right in this 1908 painting by Glyn Warren Philpot. The work reflects Philpot’s interest in imaginative and decorative art, though its title may not directly relate to a European performance of the Dance of the Sugar-Plum Fairy at the time. A sketch of a figure in thin brown paint is visible on the reverse side. The painting exemplifies Philpot’s exploration of theatrical subjects within a style reminiscent of Edgar Degas.
Read the full account in the museum source.
Glyn Warren Philpot was a British painter and sculptor, best known for his portraits of contemporary figures such as Siegfried Sassoon and Vladimir Rosing.
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