Dame Laura Knight (Brit., 1877–1970).
Dressing Room No. 3
1923. Etching,
signed in pencil in lower margin, 24.9 x 17.2cm. Slight crinkles and pinholes
to margins.
This etching shows the Russian ballet dancer Lydia Lopokova (1892–1981), who was famous during the early 20th century. The reflected image of her in the mirror does not correspond with her nudity, as Knight felt that modesty should prevail. Ref: Bolling & Withington #6, Wiki. Ref Item #CL198-88
Price (AUD): $1650
