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En Pointe Collection

"En Pointe: The Graceful Artistry of Ballet Dancers" Step into the world of ballet as we explore the captivating beauty and skill of dancers en pointe

Background imageEn Pointe Collection: A Ballet Dancer En Pointe

A Ballet Dancer En Pointe
Chicago, Illinois: c. 1940. A ballet dancer performing en pointe

Background imageEn Pointe Collection: English ballet dancer Miss Genevieve-Adelaide Gosselin (1791-1818)

English ballet dancer Miss Genevieve-Adelaide Gosselin (1791-1818) as Bayadere in La Bayadere at the Opera
FLO4562765 English ballet dancer Miss Genevieve-Adelaide Gosselin (1791-1818) as Bayadere in La Bayadere at the Opera. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Charles Malo's Almanach des

Background imageEn Pointe Collection: Swiskaya, Countess, and male dance partner, between 1917 and 1929. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Swiskaya, Countess, and male dance partner, between 1917 and 1929. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Swiskaya, Countess, and male dance partner, between 1917 and 1929

Background imageEn Pointe Collection: Wilde, Renne´, Miss, 1924 Apr. 12. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Wilde, Renne´, Miss, 1924 Apr. 12. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Wilde, Renne¦, Miss, 1924 Apr. 12

Background imageEn Pointe Collection: Wilde and Jason, Misses, 1924 Apr. 12. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Wilde and Jason, Misses, 1924 Apr. 12. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Wilde and Jason, Misses, 1924 Apr. 12

Background imageEn Pointe Collection: Swiskaya, Countess, between 1917 and 1929. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Swiskaya, Countess, between 1917 and 1929. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Swiskaya, Countess, between 1917 and 1929

Background imageEn Pointe Collection: Swiskaya, Countess, and male dance partner, between 1917 and 1929. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Swiskaya, Countess, and male dance partner, between 1917 and 1929. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Swiskaya, Countess, and male dance partner, between 1917 and 1929

Background imageEn Pointe Collection: Gugi, Mrs. (Marion Vardi), 1922 July 17. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Gugi, Mrs. (Marion Vardi), 1922 July 17. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Gugi, Mrs. (Marion Vardi), 1922 July 17

Background imageEn Pointe Collection: Gugi, Mrs. (Marion Vardi), 1918 June 5. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Gugi, Mrs. (Marion Vardi), 1918 June 5. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Gugi, Mrs. (Marion Vardi), 1918 June 5

Background imageEn Pointe Collection: Barkette, Lina, Mrs. 1923 Jan. 18. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Barkette, Lina, Mrs. 1923 Jan. 18. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Barkette, Lina, Mrs. 1923 Jan. 18

Background imageEn Pointe Collection: Elizabeth Duncan dancers and children, 1920 Creator: Arnold Genthe

Elizabeth Duncan dancers and children, 1920 Creator: Arnold Genthe
Elizabeth Duncan dancers and children, 1920

Background imageEn Pointe Collection: Brovish, Miss, 1923 Feb. 10. Creator: Arnold Genthe

Brovish, Miss, 1923 Feb. 10. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Brovish, Miss, 1923 Feb. 10

Background imageEn Pointe Collection: Danseuse sur une pointe (En pointe dancer), ca 1877. Creator: Degas, Edgar (1834-1917)

Danseuse sur une pointe (En pointe dancer), ca 1877. Creator: Degas, Edgar (1834-1917)
Danseuse sur une pointe (En pointe dancer), ca 1877. Private Collection

Background imageEn Pointe Collection: The 'Pas de Trois des Graces', at Her Majesty's Theatre, 1850. Creator: Smyth

The "Pas de Trois des Graces", at Her Majesty's Theatre, 1850. Creator: Smyth
The "Pas de Trois des Graces", at Her Majesty's Theatre, [London], 1850. The dancers Amalia Ferraris, Maria Taglioni

Background imageEn Pointe Collection: Two Ballet Dancers on the Stage (Deux Danseuses Sur La Scene), 1874 (1946). Artist: Edgar Degas

Two Ballet Dancers on the Stage (Deux Danseuses Sur La Scene), 1874 (1946). Artist: Edgar Degas
Two Ballet Dancers on the Stage (Deux Danseuses Sur La Scene), 1874 (1946). The painting is held by the Courtauld Gallery, London. From The Connoisseur Vol. 117, edited by H. Granville Fell

Background imageEn Pointe Collection: The Little Dancer, c. 1885 (chalk on paper)

The Little Dancer, c. 1885 (chalk on paper)
3550951 The Little Dancer, c.1885 (chalk on paper) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 31.7x24.7 cm; Glasgow Museums, UK; (add.info.: Chalk drawing entitled Petite Danseuse, depicting ballet dancer)

Background imageEn Pointe Collection: In Armides Gardens, The Ballet of the Queen of Roses - illustration from la Vie Parisienne

In Armides Gardens, The Ballet of the Queen of Roses - illustration from la Vie Parisienne, 1913 (litho)
3033164 In Armides Gardens, The Ballet of the Queen of Roses - illustration from la Vie Parisienne, 1913 (litho) by Brunelleschi

Background imageEn Pointe Collection: Galina Ulanova, Soviet Russian ballerina (b / w photo)

Galina Ulanova, Soviet Russian ballerina (b / w photo)
7200750 Galina Ulanova, Soviet Russian ballerina (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Galina Ulanova (1910-1998)

Background imageEn Pointe Collection: The Ballerina, c. 1876 (oil on canvas)

The Ballerina, c. 1876 (oil on canvas)
6040443 The Ballerina, c.1876 (oil on canvas) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 32.07x23.81 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; eSan Diego Museum of Art; Museum purchase through the Earle W

Background imageEn Pointe Collection: Danseuse Debout, c. 1885 (pastel and charcoal on paper)

Danseuse Debout, c. 1885 (pastel and charcoal on paper)
1196538 Danseuse Debout, c. 1885 (pastel and charcoal on paper) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 31.8x23 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Background imageEn Pointe Collection: Dancer Being Twirled By Her Dance Partner, 1948 (screen print)

Dancer Being Twirled By Her Dance Partner, 1948 (screen print)
3034736 Dancer Being Twirled By Her Dance Partner, 1948 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); (add.info.: Vintage illustration of a dancer being revealingly twirled by her dance partner;)

Background imageEn Pointe Collection: The Ballet Lesson, 1914 (oil on canvas)

The Ballet Lesson, 1914 (oil on canvas)
1197584 The Ballet Lesson, 1914 (oil on canvas) by Carrier-Belleuse, Pierre (1851-1933); 116.8x88.9 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Background imageEn Pointe Collection: Ballerina en pointe (litho)

Ballerina en pointe (litho)
3098396 Ballerina en pointe (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ballerina en pointe. Illustration from Le Figaro Photographe, 1892.); © Look and Learn

Background imageEn Pointe Collection: Scene de ballet, c. 1879 (pastel over monotype)

Scene de ballet, c. 1879 (pastel over monotype)
619097 Scene de ballet, c.1879 (pastel over monotype) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 20.3x40.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Background imageEn Pointe Collection: Russian ballet, 1930 (bodycolour within a delineated border in black ink on cream paper)

Russian ballet, 1930 (bodycolour within a delineated border in black ink on cream paper)
1217604 Russian ballet, 1930 (bodycolour within a delineated border in black ink on cream paper) by Somov, Konstantin Andreevic (1869-1939); 12.3x13.1 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Background imageEn Pointe Collection: Skater Girl

Skater Girl
Howard Ashton-Jones

Background imageEn Pointe Collection: Dancer Seen from Behind and Three Studies of Feet, c. 1878. Creator: Edgar Degas

Dancer Seen from Behind and Three Studies of Feet, c. 1878. Creator: Edgar Degas
Dancer Seen from Behind and Three Studies of Feet, c. 1878

Background imageEn Pointe Collection: Felia Doubrovska, Russian ballet dancer and teacher, 20th century

Felia Doubrovska, Russian ballet dancer and teacher, 20th century. Doubrovska (1896-1981) performing in The Firebird by Igor Stravinsky. From a private collection

Background imageEn Pointe Collection: Miss Helen May the ballerina who was once taught by the great Pavlova. 2 July 1921

Miss Helen May the ballerina who was once taught by the great Pavlova. 2 July 1921

Background imageEn Pointe Collection: Ballet Dancer En Pointe

Ballet Dancer En Pointe

Background imageEn Pointe Collection: An Exotic Russian Dancer

An Exotic Russian Dancer
Italy: December 3, 1927. Beautiful Russian dancer Eugenie Nikitine dancing one of her own creations and she is scoring a tremendous hit in Italy

Background imageEn Pointe Collection: Ballerina en pointe (B&W), (low section)

Ballerina en pointe (B&W), (low section)

Background imageEn Pointe Collection: Woman Balances On Bottle

Woman Balances On Bottle
Providence, Rhode Island: 1904. A woman in an ornate costume with black pressed pleats and a top hat, standing en pointe on a champagne bottle

Background imageEn Pointe Collection: Dancer Nikitina At Paris Opera

Dancer Nikitina At Paris Opera
Paris, France: c. 1928. Russian Ballerina Alice Nikitina with the Russian Ballet, who will be dancing at the Opera in Paris

Background imageEn Pointe Collection: Romanian Princess Irene Bogdan

Romanian Princess Irene Bogdan
London, England: c. 1934. Princess Irene Bogdan of Romania training at the London Dance School to make her dancing debut in a forthcoming production

Background imageEn Pointe Collection: Mikhail Mordkin And Student

Mikhail Mordkin And Student
New York, New York: June 30, 1925. Mikhail Mordkin, head of the International School of Dancing, working with one of his students

Background imageEn Pointe Collection: Dancer Nikitina At Monte Carlo

Dancer Nikitina At Monte Carlo
Monte Carlo, Monaco: c. 1928. Russian ballet dancer Alice Nikitina is now appearing in the ballet of Serge Diaglieff at Monte Carlo

Background imageEn Pointe Collection: Portrait of Dancer Agnes Boone

Portrait of Dancer Agnes Boone
New York, New York: March 16, 1927. Agnes Boone, one of the foremost interpretive dancers in the world, will make a tour of the states with a company of her own

Background imageEn Pointe Collection: Statue of Alice Nikitina

Statue of Alice Nikitina
Budapest, Hungary: c. 1927. Bronze statue of Alice Nikitina, star dancer with the Russian Ballet, who will dance soon in Paris. The statue by Professor S

Background imageEn Pointe Collection: Ballet dancer, artwork F006 / 7282

Ballet dancer, artwork F006 / 7282
Ballet dancer, computer artwork

Background imageEn Pointe Collection: Ballet dancer, artwork F006 / 7281

Ballet dancer, artwork F006 / 7281
Ballet dancer, computer artwork



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"En Pointe: The Graceful Artistry of Ballet Dancers" Step into the world of ballet as we explore the captivating beauty and skill of dancers en pointe. From classic artworks to iconic photographs, these glimpses into the realm of ballet showcase the dedication and artistry that define this timeless art form. In "The Little Dancer, c. 1885, " a delicate chalk on paper rendering captures a young ballerina in mid-pose, her poised stance embodying both strength and elegance. Similarly, Galina Ulanova's black and white photograph showcases her Soviet Russian ballerina prowess, exuding grace with every movement. Moving beyond traditional mediums, "Little Dancer, c. 1925" presents a welded copper sculpture that immortalizes the essence of ballet through its intricate details. Meanwhile, "The Ballerina, c. 1876" portrays an oil on canvas masterpiece where vibrant colors bring to life a dancer frozen in time. "Dance Debout, " created using pastel and charcoal on paper in 1885, offers an intimate glimpse into a dancer's preparation before taking center stage en pointe. Contrastingly dynamic is "Dancer Being Twirled By Her Dance Partner, " a screen print from 1948 that captures the energy and trust between two performers. "The Ballet Lesson, " depicted in oil on canvas in 1914, transports us to a dance studio where aspiring ballerinas learn their craft under watchful eyes. And through lithographs like "Ballerina en pointe, " we witness ethereal figures seemingly defying gravity as they float effortlessly across the stage. Delving further into scenes from ballets themselves brings us to "Scene de ballet" from around 1879 – pastels over monotype creating dreamlike imagery filled with movement and emotion. Lastly, Russian ballet takes center stage once more with bodycolor within delineated borders capturing its grandeur in stunning detail in "Russian ballet, 1930.