Year2015

Hand SignedLower Right in Oil 

Condition Excellent 

Framed without GlassOrnate Gold Frame 

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Provenance / HistoryThe picturesque painting "Ballet Class" by Olga Mukhina showcases the artist's masterful use of impasto technique, breathing life into the canvas, where every stroke of paint is as rhythmic as the dance depicted on the canvas. The pianist, engrossed in her art, plays the grand piano, while soft light from the ballet studio window illuminates the room. Dancers in magnificent attire prepare for their performance, their movements conveyed by bold and swift brushstrokes, expressing both elegance and energy. The artist's palette is rich yet restrained; shadows and light are reproduced with equal mastery. The women's dresses - one notably pink - are portrayed expressively; every fold and frill reflects the dynamism of the dance. The man in the dark suit complements this vibrancy, adding balance to the scene. This canvas captivates the viewer with its expressive brushstrokes, conveying movement and energy, making it a vivid representation of the timeless allure of dance and music. 

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