Sketch of Violette Verdy in 'La Perle', original drawing by Jean Target, 38 cm x 28.5 cm

This original drawing by jean target captures the grace and elegance of violette verdy in her performance of "la perle". Made with red chalk and charcoal, this sketch magnificently illustrates the movement and posture of the dancer. Jean target (1910-1997), french painter and sculptor, specialized in the representation of dance and was official painter of the paris opera from 1932 to 1960. This drawing on fine paper, mounted on art paper, measures 38 cm X 28.5 cm (margins included). In excellent state of conservation, it presents a slight coloring of the paper, testimony to its authenticity and its period.