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Classic Dance Collection

"Capturing the Elegance: A Glimpse into Classic Dance" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the world of classic dance

Background imageClassic Dance Collection: Fin d arabesque Painting a essence taken from the pastel by Edgar Degas (1834-1917

Fin d arabesque Painting a essence taken from the pastel by Edgar Degas (1834-1917
JLJ4689430 Fin d arabesque Painting a essence taken from the pastel by Edgar Degas (1834-1917) 1877 Sun. 0, 67x0, 38 m Paris, musee d Orsay by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); Musee d Orsay, Paris

Background imageClassic Dance Collection: Dancer adjusting her shoe (ballerina). Drawing by Edgar Degas (1834-1917) New York City

Dancer adjusting her shoe (ballerina). Drawing by Edgar Degas (1834-1917) New York City
XEE5033393 Dancer adjusting her shoe (ballerina). Drawing by Edgar Degas (1834-1917) New York City. Metropolitan Museum of Art

Background imageClassic Dance Collection: Isadora Duncan (1878 - 1927) by Kaulbac. November 1902

Isadora Duncan (1878 - 1927) by Kaulbac. November 1902
GIA4750684 Isadora Duncan (1878 - 1927) by Kaulbac. November 1902. by Kaulbach, Frederich August (1850-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: Isadora Duncan (1878 - 1927) by Kaulbac

Background imageClassic Dance Collection: Miss Camargo, Reign of Louis XV, 1730. Marie Camargo was a English ballet dancer who made her

Miss Camargo, Reign of Louis XV, 1730. Marie Camargo was a English ballet dancer who made her Paris debut at age 15 in
FLO4686037 Miss Camargo, Reign of Louis XV, 1730. Marie Camargo was a English ballet dancer who made her Paris debut at age 15 in 1726

Background imageClassic Dance Collection: Therese Eissler (1806-1878) and Fanny EISSLER (1810)

Therese Eissler (1806-1878) and Fanny EISSLER (1810)
JAB4121563 Therese Eissler (1806-1878) and Fanny EISSLER (1810-; (add.info.: Therese Eissler (1806-1878) and Fanny EISSLER (1810-); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Background imageClassic Dance Collection: France, Dancer in dress posing in studio, 1865

France, Dancer in dress posing in studio, 1865
LUX4731713 France, Dancer in dress posing in studio, 1865; (add.info.: France, Dancer in dress posing in studio, 1865); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Background imageClassic Dance Collection: Miss Salle, Reign of Charles XV, 1730. Marie Salle was a French ballet dancer who debuted in Paris

Miss Salle, Reign of Charles XV, 1730. Marie Salle was a French ballet dancer who debuted in Paris in 1721
FLO4686075 Miss Salle, Reign of Charles XV, 1730. Marie Salle was a French ballet dancer who debuted in Paris in 1721, and enjoyed a successful career in London

Background imageClassic Dance Collection: Miss Lise (Marie Elizabeth) NOBLET (1801-1852), French dancer of the Royal Academy of Music (Opera)

Miss Lise (Marie Elizabeth) NOBLET (1801-1852), French dancer of the Royal Academy of Music (Opera)
JAB4121134 Miss Lise (Marie Elizabeth) NOBLET (1801-1852), French dancer of the Royal Academy of Music (Opera). From the painting by Henri Grevedon (1776-1860), Lithography 1930 by Grevedon

Background imageClassic Dance Collection: Illustration for the novel Un Autre Monde by Henri Fournier, 1844 (engraving)

Illustration for the novel Un Autre Monde by Henri Fournier, 1844 (engraving)
PCT4261674 Illustration for the novel Un Autre Monde by Henri Fournier, 1844 (engraving) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47); (add.info)

Background imageClassic Dance Collection: Marie Taglioni (1804 - 1884), ballerina, represented in sylphide - Illustration by Achille Deveria

Marie Taglioni (1804 - 1884), ballerina, represented in sylphide - Illustration by Achille Deveria (1800 - 1857)
XEE5027262 Marie Taglioni (1804 - 1884), ballerina, represented in sylphide - Illustration by Achille Deveria (1800 - 1857) by Deveria, Achille (1800-57); (add.info.: Marie Taglioni (1804 - 1884)

Background imageClassic Dance Collection: Classical dance: Miss Rosati in 1848

Classical dance: Miss Rosati in 1848
LSE4079602 Classical dance: Miss Rosati in 1848 by Valentini, Alexandre de (1787-1887); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageClassic Dance Collection: Pattern of 2 women in dance costume, 'The Woman in Modern Decoration', Klinger, circa 1920

Pattern of 2 women in dance costume, "The Woman in Modern Decoration", Klinger, circa 1920
LSE4094052 Pattern of 2 women in dance costume, " The Woman in Modern Decoration", Klinger, circa 1920. by Klinger

Background imageClassic Dance Collection: Paula Brebion (dancer star) (lithography)

Paula Brebion (dancer star) (lithography)
PCT4256901 Paula Brebion (dancer star) (lithography) by Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de (1864-1901); Musee Petiet, Limoux, France; © Patrice Cartier

Background imageClassic Dance Collection: The dancer and choreographer Marius Petipa (1818-1910) in '

The dancer and choreographer Marius Petipa (1818-1910) in "
GIA4809102 The dancer and choreographer Marius Petipa (1818-1910) in " The Rights of the Lord", 1840 by Unknown Artist

Background imageClassic Dance Collection: Austrian dancer Fanny Elssler (1810-1884) in the ballet 'The lame devil'

Austrian dancer Fanny Elssler (1810-1884) in the ballet "The lame devil"
GIA4809100 Austrian dancer Fanny Elssler (1810-1884) in the ballet " The lame devil" 02/06/1836 19th century print by Unknown Artist

Background imageClassic Dance Collection: Manuscript of the score of the ballet Nutcracker by Piotr or Petr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

Manuscript of the score of the ballet Nutcracker by Piotr or Petr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
GIA4796009 Manuscript of the score of the ballet Nutcracker by Piotr or Petr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (or Tchaikovsky or Ciajkovskij or Tchaikowsky, 1840 - 1893), 1891-1892

Background imageClassic Dance Collection: Marie Taglioni in 'la Sylphide', Italian opera, 19th century, Bibl

Marie Taglioni in "la Sylphide", Italian opera, 19th century, Bibl
LSE4077365 Marie Taglioni in " la Sylphide", Italian opera, 19th century, Bibl. de l opera. by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque de l Opera Garnier, Paris

Background imageClassic Dance Collection: Dancer of the opera - drawing by Jean Beraud (1849 - 1935)

Dancer of the opera - drawing by Jean Beraud (1849 - 1935)
LSE4079611 Dancer of the opera - drawing by Jean Beraud (1849 - 1935), " Figaro Illustre", 1895. by Beraud, Jean (1849-1935); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageClassic Dance Collection: Classical dance: romantic - drawing, n. d. 19th century

Classical dance: romantic - drawing, n. d. 19th century
LSE4079610 Classical dance: romantic - drawing, n.d. 19th century by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: Classical dance: romantic - drawing)

Background imageClassic Dance Collection: Letter Z as zephir. Alphabet of monkeys. Wood engraving. Imaging of Epinal, 1863

Letter Z as zephir. Alphabet of monkeys. Wood engraving. Imaging of Epinal, 1863
DUV4197896 Letter Z as zephir. Alphabet of monkeys. Wood engraving. Imaging of Epinal, 1863. Abecedary of 24 stencilled engravings. Dim: 14, 5x9, 5cm Private collection

Background imageClassic Dance Collection: Portrait of Rosita Mauri (1849-1923), Spanish classical dancer

Portrait of Rosita Mauri (1849-1923), Spanish classical dancer
XEE4168674 Portrait of Rosita Mauri (1849-1923), Spanish classical dancer. Engraving by Vuillier in " Le Monde Illustre" nA'1237 of 11 December 1880

Background imageClassic Dance Collection: View of a large palace room. Scenography for the ballet Gli spagnoli nel Peru

View of a large palace room. Scenography for the ballet Gli spagnoli nel Peru
LRI4628036 View of a large palace room. Scenography for the ballet Gli spagnoli nel Peru. 1830 (lithography) by Sanquirico

Background imageClassic Dance Collection: The foyer of the Opera (Opera Garnier in Paris). A tutu dancer chatting with gentlemen

The foyer of the Opera (Opera Garnier in Paris). A tutu dancer chatting with gentlemen
JLJ4619377 The foyer of the Opera (Opera Garnier in Paris). A tutu dancer chatting with gentlemen who came to greet them or taking a few steps to dance. Engraving, 19th century

Background imageClassic Dance Collection: Mademoiselle Prevost in bacchante Representation of the dancer Mademoiselle Prevost

Mademoiselle Prevost in bacchante Representation of the dancer Mademoiselle Prevost
JLJ4642758 Mademoiselle Prevost in bacchante Representation of the dancer Mademoiselle Prevost (1680-1741) during a ballet. Painting by Jean Raoux (1677-1734). 1723

Background imageClassic Dance Collection: Ballet rehearsal on the stage (oil on canvas, 1874)

Ballet rehearsal on the stage (oil on canvas, 1874)
LRI4604720 Ballet rehearsal on the stage (oil on canvas, 1874) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; (add.info.: Repetition of a ballet on stage)

Background imageClassic Dance Collection: L Assiette au Beurre, number 229, Satirique en Couleurs, 1905_8_19: Danse, Opera

L Assiette au Beurre, number 229, Satirique en Couleurs, 1905_8_19: Danse, Opera
ICA4904004 L Assiette au Beurre, number 229, Satirique en Couleurs, 1905_8_19: Danse, Opera, Toulouse - Gailhard Pedro (1848-1918) - by Radiguet, Maurice (1866-1941); Photo eCaricadoc; French

Background imageClassic Dance Collection: Ballet rehearsal on the stage, 1874 (Oil on canvas)

Ballet rehearsal on the stage, 1874 (Oil on canvas)
LRI4651602 Ballet rehearsal on the stage, 1874 (Oil on canvas) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; (add.info.: Repetition of a ballet on stage)

Background imageClassic Dance Collection: Harlequin and Columbina, 1886 (pastel)

Harlequin and Columbina, 1886 (pastel)
LRI4651365 Harlequin and Columbina, 1886 (pastel) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Harlequin and Colombine)

Background imageClassic Dance Collection: Dancer from back, hands on hips Essence on pink paper by Edgar Degas (1834-1917) 1873 Dim

Dancer from back, hands on hips Essence on pink paper by Edgar Degas (1834-1917) 1873 Dim
JLJ4613697 Dancer from back, hands on hips Essence on pink paper by Edgar Degas (1834-1917) 1873 Dim. 0, 39 x 0, 27 cm Paris, Musee du Louvre by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); Louvre, Paris

Background imageClassic Dance Collection: 14 years old or great dancer dressed Sculpture by Edgar Degas (1834-1917

14 years old or great dancer dressed Sculpture by Edgar Degas (1834-1917
JLJ4613221 14 years old or great dancer dressed Sculpture by Edgar Degas (1834-1917) in bronze patina, tulle and pink satin on wooden base, 1881 - Paris, Musee d Orsay by Degas

Background imageClassic Dance Collection: The opera dancer and the violinist dance teacher. Engraving in '

The opera dancer and the violinist dance teacher. Engraving in "
DUV4211708 The opera dancer and the violinist dance teacher. Engraving in " Caricatures-Singeries". Imp. lith. Pellerin et Cie a Epinal, patented suppliers of S.M. L Imperatrice

Background imageClassic Dance Collection: Dancers climbing the stairs Painting by Edgar Degas (1834-1917), 1888 Sun

Dancers climbing the stairs Painting by Edgar Degas (1834-1917), 1888 Sun
JLJ4974490 Dancers climbing the stairs Painting by Edgar Degas (1834-1917), 1888 Sun. 0, 39x0, 89 m Paris, musee d Orsay by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); Musee d Orsay, Paris

Background imageClassic Dance Collection: Portrait of Madame Torri, dancer at the Opera. Painting by Giovanni Boldini (1842-1931)

Portrait of Madame Torri, dancer at the Opera. Painting by Giovanni Boldini (1842-1931)
JLJ4674455 Portrait of Madame Torri, dancer at the Opera. Painting by Giovanni Boldini (1842-1931), 20th century. Oil on wood. Dim: 0.34 x 0.26m

Background imageClassic Dance Collection: Representation of the ballet le triumphe de l amour'

Representation of the ballet le triumphe de l amour"
JLJ4602353 Representation of the ballet le triumphe de l amour" by Christoph Willibald Gluck a Schonbrunn at the marriage of Joseph II with Marie Josephine Antoinette de Baviere on 24 January

Background imageClassic Dance Collection: The dancer Marie Anne Cuppi (1710-1770) called the dancing Camargo

The dancer Marie Anne Cuppi (1710-1770) called the dancing Camargo
JLJ4600951 The dancer Marie Anne Cuppi (1710-1770) called the dancing Camargo. Painting by Nicolas Lancret (1690-1743), 18th century. Oil on canvas. Dim: 0.45 x 0, 54m

Background imageClassic Dance Collection: A delicious place: view from the interior of a temple with statues

A delicious place: view from the interior of a temple with statues
LRI4627922 A delicious place: view from the interior of a temple with statues. Scenography for the ballet Ottaviano in Egitto

Background imageClassic Dance Collection: Sheet music page for Relache, ballet in two acts with cinematographic intermission, 1924

Sheet music page for Relache, ballet in two acts with cinematographic intermission, 1924
LRI4568408 Sheet music page for Relache, ballet in two acts with cinematographic intermission, 1924 by Satie, Erik (1866-1925); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageClassic Dance Collection: Portrait of Celestine Emarot in Guillaume Tell, ballet by Gioacchino Rossini, c. 1858

Portrait of Celestine Emarot in Guillaume Tell, ballet by Gioacchino Rossini, c. 1858
LRI4568078 Portrait of Celestine Emarot in Guillaume Tell, ballet by Gioacchino Rossini, c.1858 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageClassic Dance Collection: Frontispiece for the musical score of Catarina or the daughter of the bandit by Pugni

Frontispiece for the musical score of Catarina or the daughter of the bandit by Pugni
LRI4567629 Frontispiece for the musical score of Catarina or the daughter of the bandit by Pugni for the representation at the Teatro alla Scala (1847) by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageClassic Dance Collection: Frontispiece of musical score of Flik e Flok ballet by Filippo Taglioni

Frontispiece of musical score of Flik e Flok ballet by Filippo Taglioni
LRI4567126 Frontispiece of musical score of Flik e Flok ballet by Filippo Taglioni by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageClassic Dance Collection: Three naked dancers Drawing with chalk and charcoal by Edgar Degas (1834-1917

Three naked dancers Drawing with chalk and charcoal by Edgar Degas (1834-1917
JLJ4613699 Three naked dancers Drawing with chalk and charcoal by Edgar Degas (1834-1917) 1900 approx. Dim. 0, 89 x 0, 88 m Paris

Background imageClassic Dance Collection: 17th century dancer costume, Opera library, Paris

17th century dancer costume, Opera library, Paris
JLJ4564513 17th century dancer costume, Opera library, Paris by French School, (17th century); Bibliotheque de l Opera Garnier, Paris, France; (add.info.: 17th century dancer costume, Opera library)

Background imageClassic Dance Collection: Representation of a ballet: the Casino of Messina, scenography of the first act of '

Representation of a ballet: the Casino of Messina, scenography of the first act of "
XEE4150196 Representation of a ballet: the Casino of Messina, scenography of the first act of " The Star of Messina" on a music by Nicolo Gabrielli (1814-1891)

Background imageClassic Dance Collection: Ballet at the Opera de Paris, 1858: decor of the first act of 'Sacountala'

Ballet at the Opera de Paris, 1858: decor of the first act of "Sacountala"
XEE4139498 Ballet at the Opera de Paris, 1858: decor of the first act of " Sacountala", pantomine ballet on a libretto by Theophile Gautier (1811-1872)

Background imageClassic Dance Collection: Illustration by Manuel Luque (1854-1919) in La Caricature (1880), 1888-11-10 - Dance

Illustration by Manuel Luque (1854-1919) in La Caricature (1880), 1888-11-10 - Dance
ICA4886511 Illustration by Manuel Luque (1854-1919) in La Caricature (1880), 1888-11-10 - Dance, Opera - Mauri Rosita (1849-1923) by Luque




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"Capturing the Elegance: A Glimpse into Classic Dance" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the world of classic dance. From Isadora Duncan's ethereal movements to Marie Taglioni's enchanting sylphide, these iconic dancers have left an indelible mark on the art form. In 1848, Miss Rosati graced the stage with her impeccable technique, showcasing the timeless beauty of classical dance. The pattern of two women in dance costume, depicted in Klinger's "The Woman in Modern Decoration" circa 1920, exemplifies the evolution of this captivating art. Paula Brebion, a star dancer known for her mesmerizing lithography performances, brought grace and passion to every step she took. Meanwhile, Marius Petipa revolutionized choreography with his innovative vision and dedication to perfection. Austrian dancer Fanny Elssler captivated audiences with her portrayal of "The Lame Devil, " leaving spectators spellbound by her skillful execution. And who could forget Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's masterpiece, "The Nutcracker, " immortalized through his meticulously crafted score? Marie Taglioni once again stole hearts as she embodied the delicate Sylphide in an Italian opera from the 19th century. Jean Beraud's exquisite drawing captures a glimpse of a dancer from that era at an opera house—a testament to their enduring allure. As we delve into romanticism within classical dance through drawings dating back to the 19th century, we witness its profound impact on artistic expression. The wood engraving depicting Zephir as letter Z reminds us that even monkeys were enchanted by this captivating art form. Join us on this journey through time and experience firsthand why classic dance continues to inspire generations worldwide—its elegance knows no bounds.