MARISA MALLOL Framed Signed Oil Painting - Seated Ballerina

Artist: Marisa Mallol (Spanish, b. 1942)

Title: Seated Ballerina

Medium: Oil on canvas

Edition: Original artwork

Artwork Dimensions: 35cm x 32cm (14" x 13"

Frame Dimensions: 48cm x 45cm (18.5" x 17.5")

Condition: Excellent; clean, well‑preserved surface. Ornate gilt and cream frame with only light, age‑appropriate wear.

Gallery Price: Circa £1,100

About the artwork

This serene study by Marisa Mallol depicts a young ballerina seated in quiet reflection, her head resting gently on her hand. Dressed in a soft white tutu, she is surrounded by pale drapery and delicate floral touches that enhance the sense of calm and stillness. The palette is light and harmonious, with subtle shifts of white and cream that give the scene an almost dreamlike quality.

Mallol’s refined realist technique is evident in the careful modelling of the dancer’s features, the delicate handling of the tulle, and the balanced composition. Rather than capturing movement, the artist lingers on a moment of rest and introspection, inviting the viewer into the dancer’s private world. The ornate gilt and cream frame complements the softness of the painting, presenting it as a complete and elegant statement piece.

About the Artist

Marisa Mallol (born 1942, Alcoy, Spain) is a noted Spanish realist painter celebrated for her elegant figurative works and finely observed still lifes. She studied at the Escuela de Artes y Oficios in Alcoy from a young age and later trained with respected regional artists. Her paintings are held in private and public collections internationally, and she is especially admired for her sensitive portrayals of ballerinas—capturing poise, introspection and the quiet rituals that surround performance.