Felix Topolski 1907-1989 Polish British School 20th.Century. An expressive ink study of the prima ballerina Dame Alicia Markova. Sepia ink on buff paper, there is an area of loss to the top left with a patch repair of 4 by 2.5 cms. Signed lower right. 17 by 24.5 cms. To the mounted image. 31.5 by 40.5 cms. Framed overall.
Alicia Markova 1910-2004 was one of the greatest ballet dancers of the 20th century and the first British-born prima ballerina. She helped ensure the success of the companies that became the Royal Ballet and the English National Ballet.
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