Vintage Ballerina Print, Anna Pavlova by John Lavery, 1900s

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Anna Pavlova by John Lavery

Celebrate an appreciation of classical ballet through John Lavery’s portrait of Anna Pavlova, listed as an early 1900s work. This vintage-art reproduction offers a personal choice for a dancer’s bedroom, a music room or a gallery devoted to the performing arts. Its named ballet subject connects the print with an individual performer rather than an anonymous dance study.

About the artwork

A ballet portrait brings together the interests of performance and fine art, offering a different way to enjoy dance beyond the stage. Choose this work for its connection to Pavlova, Lavery or the broader tradition of depicting dancers through painting. This product is a modern reproduction for wall display, not an original Lavery painting or a hand-painted portrait. The broad period follows the current listing without assigning an unverified exact year, venue, production or particular ballet role.

A gallery inspired by dance

Imagine placing the print near a favourite reading chair, with warm wooden furniture, softly textured cushions and ballet books nearby. It can give the space a personal performance theme without requiring every accessory to feature a dancer. The recorded black and red colour categories provide a starting point for coordinating neighbouring artwork and smaller decorative details.

A smaller format can join an established gallery, while a larger print gives the portrait a more prominent place. Pair Lavery’s work with Degas, Renouard and Legrand to explore different artists’ approaches to dance subjects. Matching frames can help connect those individual works while allowing their artistic differences to remain the focus. Consider the available wall area and usual viewing distance when selecting your size.

Paper, printing and finish

This reproduction is produced using giclée printing on 200gsm matte art paper. Giclée describes the printing method used for the modern print, rather than the original painting’s technique. Select a print-only version if you would like to use your own frame, or choose a framed option with a black frame and white mount. All three paper sizes are available in both finishes.

Choose your size

• Small: 11 × 14 in, available as a print only or framed.
• Medium: 12 × 16 in, available as a print only or framed.
• Large: 18 × 24 in, available as a print only or framed.
• Framed options include a black frame and white mount. Select your preferred size and finish above.

Pair it with

Build a ballet gallery with Edgar Degas’s Ballerina Adjusting Her Slipper (1880s) and Paul Renouard’s Ballerina Dance Study. Add Louis Legrand’s Ballerina (1890s) to explore dance through different artists’ studies.

Explore more dance artwork

Discover companion ballet portraits and performance-inspired designs in our vintage ballerina prints collection.