Choreography Collection (#8)

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

L Oiseau de Feu, from the series Designs on the dances of Vaslav Nijinsky (1889-1950)
STC255492 L Oiseau de Feu, from the series Designs on the dances of Vaslav Nijinsky (1889-1950). Georges Barbier (1882-1932), Pochoir Print by Barbier

Dancing. Engraved by Luigi Cunego. Design by Antonio Canova
7243331 Dancing. Engraved by Luigi Cunego. Design by Antonio Canova. by Cunego, Luigi (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman in Grecian style dress dancing)

Whirling dervishes, Constantinople, Turkey (coloured photo)
813106 Whirling dervishes, Constantinople, Turkey (coloured photo) by Sebah & Joaillier (fl.1888-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Whirling dervishes, Constantinople, Turkey)

The Village Dancers (colour litho)
5992556 The Village Dancers (colour litho) by Fricero, Catherine Josephine Marie (1878-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Village Dancers)

Nero at the Burning of Rome (photogravure)
7169753 Nero at the Burning of Rome (photogravure) by Ferris, Stephen James (1835-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nero at the Burning of Rome)

Chansons de France: La danse des gorets (colour litho)
7183319 Chansons de France: La danse des gorets (colour litho) by Renault, Emile Auguste (1870-1938); Private Collection; (add.info.: La danse des gorets)

Couple dancing (colour litho)
7201396 Couple dancing (colour litho) by Rieth, Paul (1871-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Couple dancing. Illustration from Elegante Welt, 1912.); © Look and Learn

Scottish peasants dancing in a rustic tavern, 18th century. 1803 (engraving)
7233077 Scottish peasants dancing in a rustic tavern, 18th century. 1803 (engraving) by Deuchar, David (1743-1808); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scottish peasants dancing in a rustic tavern)

Peasants dancing at a festival (colour litho)
3622081 Peasants dancing at a festival (colour litho) by Beuzon, Joseph (1864-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peasants dancing at a festival)

Scene de mariage - Wedding Scene par Golyshev, Ivan Alexandrovich (1838-1896), - Lithograph, watercolour, 33
FIA5403469 Scene de mariage - Wedding Scene par Golyshev, Ivan Alexandrovich (1838-1896), - Lithograph, watercolour, 33, 5x47 - Private Collection by Golyshev

The feast of Point Gamma at the Ecole Polytechnique, 1878 (engraving)
7211843 The feast of Point Gamma at the Ecole Polytechnique, 1878 (engraving) by Ferdinandus, Alexandre (Avenet, Francois called) (1850-1888); (add.info)

Faun and the Fairies, c. 1834
RAK9388 Faun and the Fairies, c.1834 by Maclise, Daniel (Croquis, Alfred) (1806-70); 43.2x37.5 cm; Private Collection; Irish, out of copyright

Cleopatre, from the series Designs on the dances of Vaslav Nijinsky (1889-1950)
STC255494 Cleopatre, from the series Designs on the dances of Vaslav Nijinsky (1889-1950). Georges Barbier (1882-1932), Pochoir Print by Barbier

The Christmas Dance, Bleak House (litho)
7186880 The Christmas Dance, Bleak House (litho) by Wilson, Thomas Walter (1851-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Christmas Dance, Bleak House)

A cabaret show (litho)
7172980 A cabaret show (litho) by Hammond, Aubrey (1893-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: A cabaret show. Illustration from The London Scene, Described by Lewis Melville (Faber and Gwyer)

A Village Kermesse (oil on canvas)
6867115 A Village Kermesse (oil on canvas) by Seldron, Elisabeth (1674-1761); 86.4x100.7 cm; Private Collection

The Dance, 1870 (oil on panel)
6620785 The Dance, 1870 (oil on panel) by Bourgoin, Aime-Gabriel-Adolphe (1824-74); 41.1--31.4 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Chinese juggler dancing and juggling with two large vases. 1822 (engraving)
7234139 Chinese juggler dancing and juggling with two large vases. 1822 (engraving) by Alexander, William (1767-1816) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mlle Sorel at the Grand Prix Ball, from Falbalas & Fanfreluches, Almanach des Modes Presentes, Passees et Futures
829067 Mlle Sorel at the Grand Prix Ball, from Falbalas & Fanfreluches, Almanach des Modes Presentes, Passees et Futures, 1924 (colour litho) by Barbier

May-Day (engraving)
1040351 May-Day (engraving) by Roe, Fred (1864-1947); Private Collection; (add.info.: May-Day. Illustration for The Graphic, 4 May 1901.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection

Casanova, (drypoint and aquatint)
990998 Casanova, (drypoint and aquatint) by Icart, Louis (1888-1950); 51x33 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Casanova. Louis Icart (1888-1950). Drypoint and aquatint. 51 x 33cm

Morning Dance of the Sylphes; La Ronde Matinale des Sylphides, (oil on canvas)
827188 Morning Dance of the Sylphes; La Ronde Matinale des Sylphides, (oil on canvas) by Dierckx, Pierre Jacques (1855-1947); 114.3x169.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Preparing for the Ball, 1875 (oil on panel)
823549 Preparing for the Ball, 1875 (oil on panel) by Ducros, Antoine (19th Century); 50.8x39.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Preparing for the Ball. Antoine Ducros (19th Century)

The Prince of Wales in Ceylon, the Devils Dance at the Private Perehara before the Prince, Kandy (engraving)
1059366 The Prince of Wales in Ceylon, the Devils Dance at the Private Perehara before the Prince, Kandy (engraving) by Durand

Jewish Dance, for the ballet Cleopatra (colour litho)
6015647 Jewish Dance, for the ballet Cleopatra (colour litho) by Bakst, Leon (1866-1924) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jewish Dance, for the ballet Cleopatra)

Danseurs andalous. Detail de Grenade, in Volume I "Civitatis Orbis Terrarum"(Thetraum orbis terrarum)
AIS5374100 Danseurs andalous. Detail de Grenade, in Volume I " Civitatis Orbis Terrarum" (Thetraum orbis terrarum)

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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.