Date:1949 Medium:Pen and Ink Dimensions:14 x 11 in. Signature:right bottom"Chaim Gross"
This pen-and-ink study explores three views of Gross’s developing ballerina figure, rendered with quick, rhythmic lines that capture both structure and movement. The central drawing presents the most refined pose, while the flanking sketches examine variations in balance, posture, and the extension of the upper body.
The sheet offers a rare glimpse into Gross’s sculptural thinking—how he built a form through repeated study, testing the figure’s stability, attitude, and expressive possibilities before working it into a finished sculpture. Preserved in the VLAF Collection, it highlights Gross’s process-oriented approach and his sensitivity to gesture and form.
