An original drawing of ballet dancers by Jean Target.
Produced in the 1940’s.
Crayon on paper.
With the artist’s signature and details at bottom right of the image.
Size of drawing: 31 x 23.2 cms or 12 1/4 x 9 1/4 inches.
Size of surround: 38 x 28 cms or 15 x 11 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. There is a faint, pale, vertical line between the dancer’s legs however. The drawing has been neatly glued onto the paper surround. The surround has some small loss at the top edge. There is a small dark mark at the bottom right hand corner of the mount.
