John Gregory (1914 - 1996)
Ballerinas, c.1938
Oil on Board
Hand made, hand painted frame
64 x 70cm
Hand made, hand painted frame
64 x 70cm
By the celebrated 20th century choreographer John Gregory, depicting ballerinas rehearsing for the ballet Giselle.
In addition to choregraphy, Gregory was an actor and coach (coaching the likes of Jayne Mansfield and Errol Flynn).
Gregory learnt to paint under the guidance of his close friend, the English artist Edward Seago (1910 - 1974).