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Slipper

Irene Lawson

National Gallery of Art

This is a drawing of two ballet pointe shoes. The drawing shows two ballet pointe shoes laid out side by side on a blank background. One shoe is outlined minimally, while the other has a floral pattern on the toe. Ribbons extend from both shoes, depicted with wavy lines. The drawing emphasizes the elegance and form of the ballet footwear against the plain background.

Artwork Details

Date
1935/1942
Medium
pen and ink on paper
Dimensions
3234 × 4140 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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