The artwork, titled “In ballet dressing room (Big ballerinas),” was created by Zinaida Serebriakova in 1922. The painting falls within the Art Nouveau (Modern) movement and is classified under the genre of genre painting.
The composition of the artwork showcases a vibrant and bustling dressing room filled with ballerinas in various stages of preparation. The ballerinas are adorned in elaborate tutus, emphasizing an array of colors and intricate designs. The scene captures both the anticipation and the intimate moments of the dancers as they ready themselves for a performance. The artist’s use of fluid, expressive brushstrokes and keen attention to detail brings a dynamic and lively atmosphere to the dressing room setting. The juxtaposition of the dancers’ delicate costumes against the more muted backdrop enhances the focus on the central figures, thereby drawing attention to their grace and elegance.
