An original drawing of a dancer in Le Mort de Platero, also known as La Muerte de Platero or La Tragedia Salamantina (Salamanca) in Spanish.
By Jean Target.
Produced in the 1940’s.
Crayon on paper.
With the artist’s signature at 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: Very Good. The thin paper is slightly damaged along the length of the top edge. The main body of the work is clean. The paper is slightly age toned; it is darker at the edges.
