The Strike of the Ballerinas | Nicolaas van der Waay | c. 1936 Henri Rousseau Painted in 1871

Painted in 1871

His paintings are marked by luminous skin tones

Created in the 20th century

Van Eyck's meticulous technique is evident in the realistic textures of the couple's lavish garments and the intricate furnishings

The Strike of the Ballerinas | Nicolaas van der Waay | c. 1936 Henri Rousseau Painted in 1871About the artwork: In Nicolaas van der Waays The Strike of the Ballerinas, the artist turns a normally graceful, disciplined world into a scene of surprising defiance, using the poised bodies of dancers to explore tension beneath beauty. The ballerinas, gathered together in protest rather than performance, break the illusion of effortless elegance that ballet usually projects. Their crossed arms, casual poses, and unified stance contrast sharply with