Classical Dance Collection

Margot Fonteyn, Rudolf Nureyev and Princess Grace of Monaco
Margot Fonteyn (R) speaks 02 July 1968 with Soviet born ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev (C) and Princess Grace of Monaco in front of the stage setting for the Third International Ballet Festival in

Costume of Bacchante, for a representation of the Ballets Russians in 1911
6438043 Costume of Bacchante, for a representation of the Ballets Russians in 1911. (illustration) by Bakst, Leon (1866-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: Art. Dance. Costume of Bacchante)

Woman in velvet evening coat with silver silk embroidery, 1912-14 (stencil)
5893085 Woman in velvet evening coat with silver silk embroidery, 1912-14 (stencil); (add.info.: Handcoloured pochoir (stencil) etching from Tommaso Antongini's Journal des Dames et des Modes

Drawing for costum of Vaslav Nijinsky (1890-1950) in ballet Sheherazade, 1910
1760463 Drawing for costum of Vaslav Nijinsky (1890-1950) in ballet Sheherazade, 1910; (add.info.: Drawing for costum of Vaslav Nijinsky (1890-1950) in ballet Sheherazade, 1910); Photo: Tallandier

Dancer, half-body, arms crossed behind her head, c.1890 (pencil on paper)
8717097 Dancer, half-body, arms crossed behind her head, c.1890 (pencil on paper) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen, Denmark; (add.info.: By Edgar Degas)

Illustration for "Mitsou" by Colette, 1930 (woodcut)
8683012 Illustration for "Mitsou" by Colette, 1930 (woodcut) by Hermann-Paul, Rene George (1874-1940); Private Collection; (add.info)

Art. Dance. Ballet at the theatre of La Scala, Milan. Postcard, italy, c.1920 (postcard)
3434028 Art. Dance. Ballet at the theatre of La Scala, Milan. Postcard, italy, c.1920 (postcard); (add.info.: Art. Representation au theatre de la Scala, Milan. Coll. Part. Art. Dance)

Economy. Figaro washing powder. Poster by Leo Gausson, France, c.1890 (poster)
3434478 Economy. Figaro washing powder. Poster by Leo Gausson, France, c.1890 (poster); (add.info.: Economie. Lessive Figaro. Coll. Part. Economy. Figaro washing powder)

Dancer, half-body, arms crossed behind her head, c.1890 (pencil on paper)
8717095 Dancer, half-body, arms crossed behind her head, c.1890 (pencil on paper) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen, Denmark; (add.info.: By Edgar Degas)

Anna Pavlova (1881-1931) russian dancer in ballet "Butterfly" 1910
1760554 Anna Pavlova (1881-1931) russian dancer in ballet "Butterfly" 1910; (add.info.: Anna Pavlova (1881-1931) russian dancer in ballet "Butterfly" 1910); Photo: Tallandier

Ballet "The Firebird" 1926 : dancers Serge Lifar and Olga Spessivtzeva (Spessiva)
1760561 Ballet "The Firebird" 1926 : dancers Serge Lifar and Olga Spessivtzeva (Spessiva), costums by Natalia Gontcharova; (add.info.: Ballet "The Firebird" 1926)

Ballet "The Wedding", 1923 (b/w photo)
1968762 Ballet "The Wedding", 1923 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Ballet by IgorStravinski "The Wedding" : performance by Les Ballets Russes (The Russian Ballets) in Paris

Tamara Platonova Karsavina (1885-1978) russian dancer in ballet Petrushka, 1911
1760555 Tamara Platonova Karsavina (1885-1978) russian dancer in ballet Petrushka, 1911; (add.info.: Tamara Platonova Karsavina (1885-1978) russian dancer in ballet Petrushka, 1911); Photo: Tallandier

Leonide Massine, Jean Cocteau and Serge de Diaghilev, c. 1917-1918 (b/w photo)
1749264 Leonide Massine, Jean Cocteau and Serge de Diaghilev, c. 1917-1918 (b/w photo); (add.info.: russian dancer Leonide Massine)

The dancer Maria Taglioni (1804-1884) in the ballet "The God and the Bayadere" composed by Daniel Auber
AIS5342010 The dancer Maria Taglioni (1804-1884) in the ballet "The God and the Bayadere" composed by Daniel Auber (1782-1871) 1830 (engraving); © Iberfoto

Ballet "The Wedding", 1923 (b/w photo)
1968758 Ballet "The Wedding", 1923 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Ballet by IgorStravinski "The Wedding" : performance by Les Ballets Russes (The Russian Ballets) in Paris

russian choreographer Serge de Diaghilev with russian dancer Leonide Massine
1749276 russian choreographer Serge de Diaghilev with russian dancer Leonide Massine and Pablo Picasso at the time of their artistic-collaborations for ballets Parade, Le Tricorne, Pucinella c

Olga Kokhlova with Pablo Picasso and Jean Cocteau, 1917 (b/w photo)
2634830 Olga Kokhlova with Pablo Picasso and Jean Cocteau, 1917 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Kokhlova married Picasso in 1918.); Photo: Tallandier

Dancers, c. 1896 (pastel on paper)
7424133 Dancers, c. 1896 (pastel on paper) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 51.1 x 40 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Painting by Edgar Degas); Photo © Christie's Images

Costume design for Tamara Karsavina as L'Oiseau de Feu, 1910 (pencil, w/c & gouache, heightened with gold)
7424114 Costume design for Tamara Karsavina as L'Oiseau de Feu, 1910 (pencil, w/c & gouache, heightened with gold, on paper) by Bakst

Ballet costume, c.1640-60 (gouache)
903928 Ballet costume, c.1640-60 (gouache) by Gissey, Henri de (1621-1673); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Ballet costume of a wild man, c.1654 (gouache)
903926 Ballet costume of a wild man, c.1654 (gouache) by Gissey, Henri de (1621-1673); (add.info.: Design by Henri de Gissey for the Ballet: The Wedding of Peleus and Thetis)

Orchestra Musicians, 1872 (oil on canvas)
7443431 Orchestra Musicians, 1872 (oil on canvas) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 63 x 49 cm; Stadel Museum, Frankfurt am Main

Ballet costume of war, 1621-73 (gouache)
903925 Ballet costume of war, 1621-73 (gouache) by Gissey, Henri de (1621-1673); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Vaslav Nijinsky (1890-1950) russian dancer of polish origins here in ballet Sheherazade, 1910, Paris, photo Bert
1742021 Vaslav Nijinsky (1890-1950) russian dancer of polish origins here in ballet Sheherazade, 1910, Paris, photo Bert by French School

Ballet costume of a magician, c.1654 (gouache)
903927 Ballet costume of a magician, c.1654 (gouache) by Gissey, Henri de (1621-1673); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Ballet costume of fury, 1621-73 (gouache)
903924 Ballet costume of fury, 1621-73 (gouache) by Gissey, Henri de (1621-1673); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Miss Ida Heath, English Dancer, 1894 (lithograph on cream wove paper)
5859491 Miss Ida Heath, English Dancer, 1894 (lithograph on cream wove paper) by Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de (1864-1901); 35.5 -- 26.1 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Nijinsky performing the Danse Siamoise from Les Orientales, 1910 (b/w photo)
XJF397692 Nijinsky performing the Danse Siamoise from Les Orientales, 1910 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Tamara Karsavina in the role of Giselle, c. 1908 (b/w photo)
XJF406233 Tamara Karsavina in the role of Giselle, c.1908 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Woman in hunting outfit and mouse-grey carrick coat holding a whip, 1912 (stencil)
5892975 Woman in hunting outfit and mouse-grey carrick coat holding a whip, 1912 (stencil) by Taquoy, Maurice (1878-1952); (add.info)

Woman in tweed coat, check skirt and high laced booties. Golf bag and weekend bag behind her
5893009 Woman in tweed coat, check skirt and high laced booties. Golf bag and weekend bag behind her. Petit loden tailleur en laine d'Ecosse, grosses bottines lacees

Woman in coursing outfit in plum velvet trimmed with opossum fur, hunting shoes with white gaiters, dog in green coat
5892996 Woman in coursing outfit in plum velvet trimmed with opossum fur, hunting shoes with white gaiters, dog in green coat

Woman holding a shotgun in a tweed hunting outfit, 1912 (stencil)
5892970 Woman holding a shotgun in a tweed hunting outfit, 1912 (stencil) by Taquoy, Maurice (1878-1952); (add.info.: woman holding a shotgun in a hunting outfit of Scottish wool, gloves)

Study of a Nude Dancer, c. 1878-79 (charcoal and black marker on paper)
7305591 Study of a Nude Dancer, c.1878-79 (charcoal and black marker on paper) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); Nasjonalmuseet, Oslo, Norway; (add.info.: by Edgar Degas (1834-1917))

Cleopatre-Diane de Merode known as Cleo de Merode (1875-1966), opera dancer. 1906 (photography)
7309557 Cleopatre-Diane de Merode known as Cleo de Merode (1875-1966), opera dancer.1906 (photography) by Rutlinger, Leopold-Emile (1863-1937); 14 x 9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Two Studies of Dancers, c. 1873 (black and white chalk on green paper)
7298483 Two Studies of Dancers, c.1873 (black and white chalk on green paper) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 46.8 -- 29.5 cm; J

Dancer at the Bar (on Point), c. 1885 (charcoal with pastel and estompe on tan laid paper)
5859200 Dancer at the Bar (on Point), c.1885 (charcoal with pastel and estompe on tan laid paper) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 32--24.4 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Dancer Ready to Dance, Right Foot Forward, 1888-95 (bronze)
5860218 Dancer Ready to Dance, Right Foot Forward, 1888-95 (bronze) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 56.2--38.7 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

In the Wings, 1899 (oil on canvas)
5859644 In the Wings, 1899 (oil on canvas) by Forain, Jean Louis (1852-1931); 60.5--73.8 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: Jean Louis Forain (1852-1931))

Dancer Resting with a Fan, 1890-95 (charcoal on paper)
5859141 Dancer Resting with a Fan, 1890-95 (charcoal on paper) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 50.5--44.8 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: Hilaire Germain Edgar Degas (1834-1917))

Arabesque, 1885-90 (bronze)
5859247 Arabesque, 1885-90 (bronze) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 54.6--61 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: Hilaire Germain Edgar Degas (1834-1917))

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

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

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

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)

D. Dancer
6523696 D. Dancer by Henreaux, Lucien L. (pseudonym LSH) (active 1904); Private Collection; (add.info.: in " Silhouettes -- Alphabet. Publisher unknown, 1904 (legal depot BNF)

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"Captivating and Timeless: The World of Classical Dance" Step into the enchanting world of classical dance, where grace, beauty, and passion intertwine to create mesmerizing performances. From the iconic Margot Fonteyn to the legendary Rudolf Nureyev and even Princess Grace of Monaco herself, these luminaries have left an indelible mark on the art form. In 1911, a stunning costume called Bacchante graced the stage during a representation of Ballets Russians. Its intricate design captured the essence of classical dance, showcasing its elegance and grandeur. Years later, Mr. Larrain, director of the International Ballet of Marquis de Cuevas engaged in deep conversation with Rudolf Nureyev – two titans discussing their shared love for this timeless art. Rudolf Nureyev's pose in 1961 epitomized his incredible talent and charisma that captivated audiences worldwide. Similarly, Miss Ida Heath's lithograph from 1894 showcased her exceptional skill as an English dancer. The ethereal Vaslav Nijinsky transported spectators with his performance in Les Orientales' Danse Siamoise back in 1910. Tamara Karsavina also mesmerized audiences with her portrayal of Giselle around 1908. Soviet-born ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev continued to leave audiences spellbound at Theatre des Champs Elyses throughout his career. His August 1970 photograph captures both his strength and vulnerability as he pushed boundaries within classical dance. Beyond dancers themselves lie glimpses into fashion history - a woman dressed impeccably in hunting attire holding a whip; another donning a tweed coat paired with high laced booties while carrying golf and weekend bags; yet another clad in plum velvet trimmed with opossum fur for coursing activities - each outfit reflecting both style and functionality.