Artwork
Drawing by Peter Farmer
Drawing by Peter Farmer is a drawing by Peter Farmer. It dates from 1974 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This drawing by Peter Farmer captures a dancer in motion, conveying a sense of dynamic energy.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a dancer stepping onto their left leg with outstretched arms, suggesting a moment of powerful movement.
Technique & Style
Executed in ink, the drawing uses expressive lines to convey the dancer's motion, creating a sense of tension and energy.
History & Provenance
Created in the early 1970s, the drawing reflects Farmer's association with the London Contemporary Dance Theatre, for whom he designed numerous productions during their formative years at The Place.
Artist & collection
Artist
Peter Farmer kept a sketchbook everywhere—cafés, train stations, his own kitchen table—filling pages with quick lines that only looked simple.
