Blue Ballerinas 1922

Zinaida Serebriakova's "Blue Ballerinas" is a pastel drawing created in 1922. It features two ballerinas in blue tutus, one standing and the other seated. Serebriakova, a prominent Russian artist, is known for her elegant depictions of women. The loose, expressive strokes of the pastel capture the fluidity of movement and the grace of the dancers. The pastel medium adds a soft, ethereal quality to the work. This drawing exemplifies Serebriakova's artistic mastery and her fascination with the world of dance.