"Ballerina and Horse" - Gustav Likan

Watercolor on Paper
Page Size: 7 x 8.5 in.
Frame Size: 13 x 15 in.
Hand signed and dated in pencil, bottom left
 
A vibrant watercolor painting that captures a dynamic, expressive moment between a circus performer and her companion, a dappled gray horse. The human performer wears  a striking electric blue tutu and sky blue tights as she demonstrates a breath-taking stunt, dancing from the side of her galloping co-star.  Likan’s mastery is evident in the loose, gestural brushwork and shimmering contours that depict movement and drama. The horse, rendered in soft greys with dappled markings, appears to lean into the ballerina, creating a sense of intimate, rhythmic harmony. The background’s dark, vertical washes suggest a wooded or theatrical setting, providing a moody depth that makes the central figures shine with luminous energy.
 
This watercolor on paper is ready to hang in a handsome frame with gold leaf finish and natural matte with gold leaf detail.