Choreography Collection (#7)

Costume design by Leon Bakst (1866-1924) for Carabosse, the wicked fairy godmother in The Sleeping Beauty
542947 Costume design by Leon Bakst (1866-1924) for Carabosse, the wicked fairy godmother in The Sleeping Beauty. Music by Tchaikovsky. Choreography by Marius Petipa

Le Chahut, 1890 (oil on canvas)
3709927 Le Chahut, 1890 (oil on canvas) by Seurat, Georges Pierre (1859-91); 169.1x141 cm; Rijksmuseum Kroller-Muller, Otterlo, Netherlands; (add.info.: Chahut meaning noise or uproar)

Dancer Stretching at the Bar, 1867-80 (pastel with estompe on cream laid paper)
5859655 Dancer Stretching at the Bar, 1867-80 (pastel with estompe on cream laid paper) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 31.8--24 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Jepthah greeted by his Daughter (oil on panel)
CH402622 Jepthah greeted by his Daughter (oil on panel) by Quellinus, Erasmus (1607-78); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jepthah had to fulfil his vow to sacrifice the first person he saw on return)

Maud Allan as Salome, in the play by Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) (b / w photo)
STC135736 Maud Allan as Salome, in the play by Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Fashionable Dogs, plate 35 from Le Bon Genre, 1808 (coloured engraving)
STC120492 Fashionable Dogs, plate 35 from Le Bon Genre, 1808 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Dancer Turning, c. 1876 (charcoal and chalk on paper)
5860820 Dancer Turning, c.1876 (charcoal and chalk on paper) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 60.7--44.8 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: by Hilaire Germain Edgar Degas (1834-1917))

Dancer Bending Forward, 1874-79 (charcoal with pastel on blue paper)
5859654 Dancer Bending Forward, 1874-79 (charcoal with pastel on blue paper) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 46.2--30.4 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Ballet Dancers, 1885 (oil on plaster, transferred to canvas)
5859585 Ballet Dancers, 1885 (oil on plaster, transferred to canvas) by Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de (1864-1901); 153.5--152.5 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

The Former Profession (litho)
964694 The Former Profession (litho) by Gillray, James (1757-1815) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Former Profession, 1805)

On the Stage, 1876-77 (pastel on paper laid down on board)
5859060 On the Stage, 1876-77 (pastel on paper laid down on board) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 59.2--42.8 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Rapture (colour litho)
979728 Rapture (colour litho) by Ehrenberger, Ludwig Lutz (1878-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rapture.); © Look and Learn

The Exotic Dancer, 1915 (oil on canvas)
492459 The Exotic Dancer, 1915 (oil on canvas) by Bernard, Emile (1868-1941); 128.6x80.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Postcard from Bern depicting a woman and a bear, c. 1900 (colour litho)
CHT239212 Postcard from Bern depicting a woman and a bear, c.1900 (colour litho) by Swiss School, (19th Century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; © Archives Charmet

The Triumph of David, 1673
XAM68604 The Triumph of David, 1673 by Ragoglia, Michele (d.1686) (monogram M.R. von); 206x262 cm; Private Collection

Cinderella and her Wicked Sisters, 1892 (oil on canvas)
827470 Cinderella and her Wicked Sisters, 1892 (oil on canvas) by Meyer, Emile (1823-1910); 113x125.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Cinderella and her Wicked Sisters. Emile Meyer (1823-1910)

The Dancer; La Danseuse, (oil on canvas)
658386 The Dancer; La Danseuse, (oil on canvas) by Wegener, Gerda Marie Frederike (1885-1940); 123x80 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dancer; La Danseuse. Gerda Wegener (1885-1940)

The Triumph of David (oil on canvas)
ALG293599 The Triumph of David (oil on canvas) by Manetti, Rutilio (1571-1639); Pinacoteca Nazionale & Museo di Palazzo Mansi, Lucca, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Le Triomphe de David; )

An Elegant Establishment for Young Ladies (w / c on paper)
478384 An Elegant Establishment for Young Ladies (w/c on paper) by Burney, Edward Francis (1760-1848); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Andre Jean-Jacques Deshayes and James Harvey d Egville in the Ballet-Pantomime Hercules and Deianeira, pub
CWA123985 Andre Jean-Jacques Deshayes and James Harvey d Egville in the Ballet-Pantomime Hercules and Deianeira, pub. 1804 (colour litho) by Cardon

Costume design for a Mazurka (Lady), from Sleeping Beauty, 1921 (colour litho)
STC133652 Costume design for a Mazurka (Lady), from Sleeping Beauty, 1921 (colour litho) by Bakst, Leon (1866-1924); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Josephine Baker (1906-75) at the Folies Bergere (b / w photo)
CHT233297 Josephine Baker (1906-75) at the Folies Bergere (b/w photo) by Walery (Stanislaw Julian Ignacy, Lucien Walery) (1863-1935); Private Collection; © Archives Charmet

Costume design for the Red Sultan, from Sheherazad (colour litho)
STC133634 Costume design for the Red Sultan, from Sheherazad (colour litho) by Bakst, Leon (1866-1924); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

L Amour au Chili, by Felix Mayol, 1909 (colour litho)
1730806 L Amour au Chili, by Felix Mayol, 1909 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: " L amour au Chili", song created by Felix Mayol, lyrics by W. Burtey and L)

Pantomimes Lumineuses, 1892 (lithography)
397487 Pantomimes Lumineuses, 1892 (lithography) by Cheret, Jules (1836-1932); JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: Musee Grevin, Pantomimes Lumineuses, Theatre Optique de E)

Les coulisses de l Opera au Musee Grevin, 1891 (lithography)
398374 Les coulisses de l Opera au Musee Grevin, 1891 (lithography) by Cheret, Jules (1836-1932); JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: Les coulisses de l Opera au Musee Grevin)

Little Christopher Garden Theatre, 1894 (lithography)
397474 Little Christopher Garden Theatre, 1894 (lithography) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: H.A. Thomas & Wylie, Litho. Co. 130.134 w. 24th St)

A Gaiety Girl, 1894 (lithography)
397462 A Gaiety Girl, 1894 (lithography) by Hardy, Dudley (1867-1922); JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: A Gaiety Girl, Mr. George Edwardes Company and Waterloo & Sons Ltd)

Simplicissimus carnival number, 1912 (lithography)
397485 Simplicissimus carnival number, 1912 (lithography) by Wennerberg, Brynolf (1866-1950); JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: Title page of number 53 from 1912, Preiss: 50 Pfg); JMK Archiv

Kiowa Warriors (pochoir print)
STC234796 Kiowa Warriors (pochoir print) by Tsatoke, Monroe (1904-37); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

dance with the invisible man. a ballerina on punts does by moving her bent arms
Alexandr

Predatoress. ballerina on pointe shoes leaning forward looks through crossed arms
Alexandr

the final time. the ballerina, standing on one knee and leaning forward, spread her arms up
Alexandr

per aspera ad astra. ballerina on pointe shoes in the deflection tends upwards
Alexandr

Mother and Children, c. 1840-80 (oil on canvas)
7262150 Mother and Children, c.1840-80 (oil on canvas) by Merle, Hugues (1823-81); 40.6x31.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Artist)

Rehearsal at the Opera, by Paul Renouard
7261230 Rehearsal at the Opera, by Paul Renouard. by Renouard, Charles Paul (1845-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rehearsal at the Opera)

A festival of fools, Middle Ages. 1906 (lithograph)
7236703 A festival of fools, Middle Ages.1906 (lithograph) by Bruegel, Pieter the Elder (c.1525-69) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A festival of fools, Middle Ages)

Illustration of the Round (rhyme), 19th century (epinal print)
ELD4836712 Illustration of the Round (rhyme), 19th century (epinal print) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A masked ball in a rustic hall, 17th century. 1906 (lithograph)
7236870 A masked ball in a rustic hall, 17th century. 1906 (lithograph) by Mariette, Jean (1660-1742); Private Collection; (add.info.: A masked ball, 17th century)

Summery Days in Early Autumn, 1916 (oil on canvas)
BAL167060 Summery Days in Early Autumn, 1916 (oil on canvas) by Sudeikin, Sergei Yurevich (1882-1946); 51.2x76 cm; Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia

Ballet scene with Tamara Karsavina (1885-1978) 1914 (pochoir print)
STC227552 Ballet scene with Tamara Karsavina (1885-1978) 1914 (pochoir print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Les Sylphides, from the series Designs on the dances of Vaslav Nijinsky (1889-1950)
STC255495 Les Sylphides, from the series Designs on the dances of Vaslav Nijinsky (1889-1950). Georges Barbier (1882-1932), Pochoir Print by Barbier

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Choreography, the art of movement and expression, has been a captivating form of artistic communication for centuries. From the graceful movements of Margaret Morris to the vibrant costumes designed by Nicholas Roerich for The Rite of Spring ballet in 1912, it has continuously evolved and pushed boundaries. Even Edgar Degas captured the essence of dance with his painting "Dancer, " showcasing the dedication and elegance required to master this craft. But choreography isn't limited to traditional forms; it can also be found in unexpected places like a lithograph featuring a crocodile dancing with a naked woman on ice or in the mesmerizing colors captured in Danse Du Ventre. The influence extends beyond just dance; it can be seen in literature as well. Charles Dickens's A Christmas Carol beautifully weaves together storytelling and movement, creating an immersive experience that captivates audiences year after year. Stage designs play an essential role in bringing choreographic visions to life. The intricate set created for The Rite of Spring ballet demonstrates how every element contributes to enhancing dancers' performances and telling compelling stories through movement. Costume design is another crucial aspect that adds depth and character to choreographed pieces. Whether it's Ballets Russes' production Scheherazade or Stravinski's iconic Rite of Spring ballet from 1930, these colorful lithographs showcase how costumes can transport us into different worlds while complementing dancers' movements flawlessly. Choreography even finds its way into sports like cricket, where precision and coordination are key elements. An engraving depicting A Cricket Ball reminds us that even seemingly unrelated activities have their own unique rhythm and gracefulness when observed closely. And who could forget Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers? Their legendary partnership brought joyous moments through their impeccable footwork showcased in Swing Time—a testament to how dance transcends time itself.