Leg Stretch | Ballerina in the Splits Canvas Wall Art Print

About Leg Stretch

A ballerina sits in a full side split across the width of a wide black canvas, seen from behind. Her head is turned slightly to her right, dark hair pulled back off a bare neck and shoulders. The bodice is pale lilac with thin straps and soft gathered sleeves that slip off the arms. A long tulle skirt spreads flat along the floor in creamy white and mauve folds, and pink satin pointe shoes with ribbons finish each extended leg.

The background is unbroken black, so light falls only on skin, tulle and satin, and a thin reflection sits under the skirt on the dark floor. Texture shows in the fine mesh of the net skirt, the sheen along the shoulder blades and the creased satin of the shoes. The character is quiet and controlled: a still moment of discipline rather than performance, held in a long, low horizontal band.

The wide, low shape suits a space above a bed head, a long hallway or a sideboard in a living room. The black ground reads well on white, grey or charcoal walls, and against dark timber furniture. Pairs with dusty pink linen, brass lamps and mirrors. A natural choice for a dance studio wall, dressing room or a girl's bedroom. Browse more purple and pink art, brown and earthy art, multi-coloured art, or read Art above the bed: what size and how high.