Élan Vivant
Élan Vivant places classical grace in tension with contemporary sculptural movement. The rising leg, grounded support and arching arms make the body oscillate between discipline and expressive release.
Read the full story →Open Edition
An open edition has no fixed numbered limit. The work is produced to order from the licensed photographic source and documented by Dance Artworks Gallery.
About editions & certificates →Gallery Framed
Presented as a finished artwork rather than a loose print. The frame is part of the selected presentation and the work is supplied ready to hang.
Frame construction is product-specific. See Production & Framing for the confirmed specification.
Explore framing →Hahnemühle archival fine-art paper
Hahnemühle archival fine-art paper is the specified fine-art paper for this work, selected to preserve tonal depth, detail and a refined surface character.
About papers & production →Artwork & provenance
PhotographerChris Nash
Frames of MotionFrames of Motion Collection
Catalogue referenceFrames of Motion #44G
Source creditGetty Images - Photodisc
Production & framing
Archival giclée production on Hahnemühle archival fine-art paper, selected for tonal depth, detail and long-term display.
A slim professional wood frame, protective glazing and a ready-to-hang finish complete the presentation.
Every work is carefully packed for delivery and includes tracking.
Certificate of Authenticity
Each work comes with a Gallery Certificate of Authenticity confirming the artwork, photographer and source attribution.
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United Kingdom
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Care instructions
Avoid direct sunlight, maintain a stable indoor environment and clean glazing only with a soft, lint-free cloth. Do not use solvent-based cleaners.
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“Balance turns the body into architecture.”
— Dance Artworks Gallery
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Curatorial context
Élan — Body Architecture
Élan Vivant places classical grace in tension with contemporary sculptural movement. The rising leg, grounded support and arching arms make the body oscillate between discipline and expressive release.
Move from this artwork into the wider Frames of Motion collection by curatorial chapter, movement language or visual relationship.
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