Ballerina III

This bronze sculpture depicts a ballet dancer in a graceful seated position, capturing the precise moment of preparing for dance with detailed attention to form and movement.

Created by Dutch sculptor Evert den Hartog in 1991, this artwork represents one of three ballet-themed bronze sculptures that form part of Rotterdam's public art collection.

The sculpture was modeled with the help of den Hartog's daughter Eline, who posed for various ballet positions, reflecting the artist's personal connection to dance and family involvement in his creative process.

Located at Place Verschoorstraat in Rotterdam, the sculpture measures 60 centimeters in height, 35 centimeters in width, and 135 centimeters in length, making it accessible for public viewing year-round.

The bronze figure captures the specific moment of a ballerina fastening her flat shoe while balancing on her buttock mid-air, demonstrating both the grace and physical effort required in ballet.

Location: Rotterdam

Inception: 1991

Creator: Evert den Hartog

Made from material: bronze

Address: Verschoorstraat 91, 3081 JX Rotterdam, Nederland

GPS coordinates: 51.89294,4.47799

Latest update: July 23, 2025 20:34