{"product_id":"chaim-gross-study-for-ballerina-sculpture","title":"Chaim Gross — Study for Ballerina Sculpture","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"486\" data-start=\"328\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChaim Gross, Study for Ballerina Sculpture (1949)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"386\" data-start=\"383\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"190\" data-start=\"170\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"637\" data-start=\"628\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"486\" data-start=\"328\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"190\" data-start=\"170\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"637\" data-start=\"628\"\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"190\" data-start=\"170\"\u003e1949\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"190\" data-start=\"170\"\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"655\" data-start=\"652\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"666\" data-start=\"655\"\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"190\" data-start=\"170\"\u003ePen and Ink\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"190\" data-start=\"170\"\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"687\" data-start=\"684\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"702\" data-start=\"687\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"190\" data-start=\"170\"\u003e14 x 11 in.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"190\" data-start=\"170\"\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"741\" data-start=\"738\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"755\" data-start=\"741\"\u003eSignature:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"190\" data-start=\"170\"\u003eright bottom\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"190\" data-start=\"170\"\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"190\" data-start=\"170\"\u003e\"Chaim Gross\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"486\" data-start=\"328\"\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1155\" data-start=\"808\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VLAF – Velvet Foundation for the Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47291010220270,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/5847\/9086\/files\/StudyBallerinaChaimGross_ed5e9399-5b72-422b-82df-fa9eb3ed1a90.jpg?v=1764528522","url":"https:\/\/vlaf.org\/products\/chaim-gross-study-for-ballerina-sculpture","provider":"VLAF – Velvet Foundation for the Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}