University of Reading | Archive and Museum Database

Object number
UAC/10547
Title
Page of Sketchbook (Dancing Figures),
Exhibition
A Break from Tradition, Rubens to Sickert: The Study of Drawing
Creator
Spencer Frederick Gore (Artist)
Description
This drawing depicts a scene of a practicing ballet dancer, and multiple figurative studies of dancers around this. The prominent female figure of the piece is posed with her leg extended behind her, and coloured with a vivid palette of greens and pinks.
Physical description
pastel and chalk on paper
Production date
1912 - 1912
School/style
British
Object name
Drawing
Material
Stone, chalk, Crayon, pastel, Paper
Technique
Drawing
Dimensions
- Height 20.6 cm
- Width 27.9 cm
Credit line
The University of Reading Art Collection