Teacher, Helper and Pupil, 1957 Naive Pencil Drawing of Ballerinas! round mat I've had a number of

I've had a number of these old Czech "ramp walkers" characters in the shop

-- I have now learned that it is shaped like a Durian fruit

Age toning on the reverse side

they are substantially heavier than the blonde

His work has been collected and published widely

Teacher, Helper and Pupil, 1957 Naive Pencil Drawing of Ballerinas! round mat I've had a number ofThere is a note on the back of this drawing that reads 1957 Life Magazine, I assume indicating that it took inspiration from a Life photo, and I would guess done in response to a grade school assignment. In addition to the progression of (heavily rouged!) faces, from straight on to the 90 degree profile to 3 4 view (and the ultra long arms of the last), I love that they are hierarchically labeled, our empathy landing most with the youngest I think,