Alicia Markova
- Artist: Richard Browne
- Date: 1961
- Medium: bronze
- Dimensions: 28 1/8 in. x 17 3/8 in. (714 mm x 440 mm) overall
- Portrays: Dame Alicia Markova
- Museum: The National Portrait Gallery
- Collection record: The National Portrait Gallery website
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About this artwork
This bronze half‑length figure by Richard Browne depicts Dame Alicia Markova, a celebrated ballet dancer. Notice her poised pose and the subtle line work that hints at graceful movement. The sculpture measures about 28 inches tall and 17 inches wide—small enough to observe fine detail up close but large enough for the viewer’s eye to track its contours. It was presented to the National Portrait Gallery by Browne’s widow, Janice, in 1992.
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Alicia Markova is in the collection of The National Portrait Gallery at St Martin's Place, London — free to enter. Point your phone at any artwork there and audioguide.london plays a free audio guide in six languages — no app download needed.
