Salisbury Antiques Centre

Description

A striking limited edition print titled Ballet Dancers by John Merrifield, a powerful and expressive work by one of Britain’s most distinctive figurative artists. This example is hand signed and numbered by the artist, 44/50, from a strictly limited edition.

The composition depicts two ballet dancers captured in fluid, dynamic poses, rendered with Merrifield’s characteristic economy of line and confident draughtsmanship. The figures are sensitively drawn, conveying both movement and poise, while selective use of colour — notably the contrasting red and green — adds drama and visual tension to the otherwise restrained palette. The expressive marks and slightly abstracted forms give the work an immediacy and emotional depth, typical of Merrifield’s mature figurative style.

John Merrifield is well regarded for his work in drawing, printmaking and illustration, often exploring the human figure with an emphasis on gesture and movement. His works are held in numerous public and private collections, and limited edition prints such as this are increasingly sought after.

Presented in a complementary glazed frame with deep mount, this print is ready to hang and displays particularly well. A strong and collectable example of late 20th century British figurative art, appealing to collectors of dance-related works and modern printmaking alike.

Image Size 53x45cm