Ballerinas, etc.

In case you missed the Phillips Collection exhibit of Degas Dancers at the Barre: Point and Counterpoint, we have some lovely paintings of ballerinas currently on view at Brazier Gallery.

Degas was known for assiduously observing ballerinas in action, whether backstage, at rehearsal, or simply tying on their pointe shoes.  This exhibition brought over 30 works by Edgar Degas to the well-known Washington D.C. gallery.

Dawn Whitelaw's "Recital" is a beautiful depiction of ballerinas in action.

This painting was part of our 6 x 6 paintings feature, and is still available at the gallery.

Speaking of dancers at the barre, Sylvia Trybek's painting "White Tutu" features a dancer warming up for a performance.  The neutral tones of the painting truly make the white tutu pop.

I grew up with a Degas (a copy, mind you) in my home, and have always loved depictions of ballerinas, whether the medium is painting, sculpture, or photography.