Teacher, Helper and Pupil, 1957 Naive Pencil Drawing of Ballerinas! cockade fan some of which have been

some of which have been dyed red and black

A contemporary of Hagenauer

descend and sing

I think whoever made this one had a pretty terrific design sensibility

Teacher, Helper and Pupil, 1957 Naive Pencil Drawing of Ballerinas! cockade fan some of which have beenThere 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,