Teacher, Helper and Pupil, 1957 Naive Pencil Drawing of Ballerinas! round mat a Deerflied

a Deerflied

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

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

There is a bit of dust/soot on the glass

Fits standard candles

Teacher, Helper and Pupil, 1957 Naive Pencil Drawing of Ballerinas! round mat a DeerfliedThere 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,