The artwork titled “Seven Ballerinas” created by artist Pablo Picasso in 1919 is crafted using ink on paper and measures 26.3 x 39.5 cm. It reflects the Neoclassicism art movement, falling into the category of genre painting, which depicts scenes with figures and activities from everyday life.
The artwork presents a group of seven ballerinas, each figure captured in a distinctive pose suggestive of a dance or a performance preparation. These ballerinas are depicted with a clarity of line and form, emphasizing the grace and poise associated with their profession. There is a harmonious arrangement of the figures, with their bodies and limbs entangling in a coordinated rhythm across the composition. The use of monochromatic line work, without the distraction of color, invites the viewer to focus on the elegance of the outlines and the relationship between the figures. Each ballerina’s expression and posture contribute to the overall narrative, creating an intimate window into their artistic universe.
