Artefacts

KNIGHT, Dame Laura. The Arabesque on skates.

Physical description

Representation of Sonja HENIE (NOR) white doing a pirouette. Knight has depicted Henie balanced on one skate, her daring pose emphasising her acrobatic ability. The artist portrays the skater's forward momentum via the fall of her skirt, her outstretched arm and the slight blur of her trailing hand and foot. She is depicted in a bird's-eye view, off-centre, in a light halo.

Materials

wood

Colors

multi coloured, pink

Dimension

76 x 97.5 x 4.5 cm Dimensions avec le cadre