About the Artwork

Little Female Dancinging with Butterfly Sculpture, by Dawn Conn, whose depictions of Children and Childhood are so endearing and evovative
Foundry bronze: 85% copper / 12% tin / 3% metal alloy

Artist Comment

"Le Papillon," a mesmerizing bronze ballerina, transports viewers to a realm of enchantment and grace, reminiscent of Degas’s ballerinas and the ethereal beauty of the French ballet Le Papillon. The sculpture captures a delicate moment—her back arched, head tilted skyward, and arm extended gracefully to welcome a butterfly onto her hand. With closed eyes warmed by sunlight, the scene evokes the soft fragrance of wildflowers and the gentle touch of nature, as birds sing joyfully in the background. This magical, fairy-tale moment is filled with charm and whimsy, where beauty and elegance intertwine, inviting you to be swept away into a world of delicate wonder.
Shipped From
Oxfordshire
Dimensions
30cm
x 22cm
x 83cm
length
x width
x height
Weight
26
Display
Indoors & Outdoors
Year
2023

Le Papillon (Bronze Girl With Butterfly Sculpture)

Ballerina in corseted tutu with ballet pointes holding out arm to hold a butterfly

by Dawn Conn

Edition: 8

30cm
x 22cm
x 83cm
length
x width
x height
Price

£5,000

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