An original drawing of a dancer from Le Mort de Platero, also known as La Muerte de Platero or La Tragedia Salamantina (Salamanca) in Spanish.
By Jean Target.
Produced in the 1940s.
Charcoal and crayon on paper.
With the artist’s signature at the bottom right of the image.
Size of drawing: 24.5 x 32.5 cms or 9 3/4 x 13 inches.
Jean Target (1910-1997) was the official artist and sculptor for The Opera Garnier, Paris from 1932 to 1960. His work is included in the Victoria and Albert Museum collection.
Condition: Near Fine. The work is undamaged and clean. The paper is fragile and slightly age toned; it is darker at the edges.
