Ballet

An original 30 x 40 cm Oil Painting on Linen Canvas Board of a ballerina in a striking pose; head upwards, arms stretched back and wide, with legs crossed and feet pointed - a combination of allongé and cambré - evoking the "Black Swan" (Odile) from the classic ballet Swan Lake. The background is a soft, cream wash, the floor a peaceful purple, and the ballerina's tutu - bodice and skirt, a deep navy black - matching her hair.