Ballet Dancer

jeanlouisforain

drawing

possibly oil pastel

oil painting

acrylic on canvas

underpainting

painting painterly

animal drawing portrait

portrait drawing

watercolour illustration

watercolor

fine art portrait

"Ballet Dancer" is a pastel drawing by French artist Jean-Louis Forain, known for his depictions of Parisian life. The drawing captures a ballerina in a white tutu, seen from the back, her long braid cascading down her back. The soft pastel strokes and subtle shading lend a sense of movement and grace to the figure. Forain's drawing, though undated, exemplifies the style and subject matter common in his work, offering a glimpse into the world of Parisian theater and performance.