Teacher, Helper and Pupil, 1957 Naive Pencil Drawing of Ballerinas! round mat His work has been collected

His work has been collected and published widely

which also reminds me of those old mystery boxes where one sticks one's hand inside and feels around at some unknown thing

I've had a number of these old Czech "ramp walkers" characters in the shop

a Deerflied

The more time I spend with this jointed figure

Teacher, Helper and Pupil, 1957 Naive Pencil Drawing of Ballerinas! round mat His work has been collectedThere 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,