Marie Taglioni Collection

Presumed portrait of Marie Taglioni (1804-1884), dancer, 1828. Creator: Unknown
Presumed portrait of Marie Taglioni (1804-1884), dancer, 1828

Marie Taglioni, 1832 (litho)
1574748 Marie Taglioni, 1832 (litho); (add.info.: Marie Taglioni (1804-1844) Italian/Swedish ballet dancer. Lithograph, Paris, 1832.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Portrait of ballet dancer Marie Taglioni (1804-1884), c.1839. Creator: Kriehuber, Josef (1800-1876)
Portrait of ballet dancer Marie Taglioni (1804-1884), c.1839. Private Collection

Souvenir d'adieu de Marie Taglioni, 1845. Creator: Anonymous
Souvenir d'adieu de Marie Taglioni, 1845. Private Collection

Marie Taglioni and her brother Paul in the ballet "La Sylphide", 1834. Found in the collection of the Musee des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

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

The Celebrated Pas De Quatre: composed by Jules Perrot, c1850. Artist: TH Maguire
The Celebrated Pas De Quatre: composed by Jules Perrot, c1850. As danced at Her Majestys Theatre, July 12th, 1845, by the four eminent Danseuses, Carlotta Grisi, Marie Taglioni, Lucille Grahn

Taglioni, La Sylphide (engraving)
5198386 Taglioni, La Sylphide (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Taglioni, La Sylphide)

Italian ballet dancer Marie Taglioni in her father Filippo Taglionis ballet Le Sylphide at the Paris Opera
6032461 Italian ballet dancer Marie Taglioni in her father Filippo Taglionis ballet Le Sylphide at the Paris Opera, 1832 (colour litho) by Alophe

Marie Taglioni (colour litho)
729926 Marie Taglioni (colour litho) by Quinton, Alfred Robert (1853-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marie Taglioni. Published 1845.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

The Celebrated Pas De Quatre composed by Jules Perrot, as danced at Her Majestys Theatre, 12 July 1845 (engraving)
3657245 The Celebrated Pas De Quatre composed by Jules Perrot, as danced at Her Majestys Theatre, 12 July 1845 (engraving) by Chalon

Marie Taglioni, Swedish ballet dancer (b / w photo)
6030651 Marie Taglioni, Swedish ballet dancer (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marie Taglioni (1804-1884)

Taglionis Farewell (engraving)
1101376 Taglionis Farewell (engraving) by Meadows, Joseph Kenny (1770-1874) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Taglionis Farewell)

Marie Taglioni (engraving)
1101313 Marie Taglioni (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marie Taglioni. Illustration for The Illustrated London News)

Marie Taglioni in La Sylphyde (colour litho)
729930 Marie Taglioni in La Sylphyde (colour litho) by Chalon, Alfred-Edward (1780-1860) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marie Taglioni in La Sylphyde)

New pas de quatre... at Her Majestys Theatre, 1845. Creator: Unknown
New pas de quatre, by Mademoiselles Taglioni, C. Grisi, L. Grahn, and Cerito, at Her Majestys Theatre, 1845. Ballet on the London stage

Taglionis Farewell - by Kenny Meadows, 1845. Creators: Unknown, Joseph Kenny Meadows
Taglionis Farewell - by Kenny Meadows, 1845. The final performance - or swansong - of Italian ballerina Maria Taglioni:one of the first and greatest dancers who ever graced the stage

Carlotta Grisi (left), Marie Taglioni (center), Lucille Grahn (right back), and Fanny Cerrito (right front) in the Pugni Pas de, c1840. Private Collection

Mazurka danced in La Gitana by Marie Taglioni, c1840. Private Collection

Marie Taglioni dancing Polonaise, 1847. Private Collection

Portrait of the ballerina Marie Taglioni (1804-1884) as Satanella, 1853. Private Collection

Portrait of the ballerina Marie Taglioni. Artist: Scheffer, Ary (1795-1858)
Portrait of the ballerina Marie Taglioni. Found in the collection of the Musee National du Chateau de Versailles et du Trianon

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Marie Taglioni: The Enchanting Prima Ballerina Step into the mesmerizing world of Marie Taglioni, an Italian ballet dancer who captivated audiences with her ethereal grace and unparalleled talent. Known for her iconic role in "La Sylphide, " Taglioni's legacy continues to inspire dancers worldwide. In 1832, at the prestigious Paris Opera, Marie Taglioni took center stage in her father Filippo Taglioni's ballet masterpiece, "Le Sylphide. " This enchanting performance showcased her extraordinary skills and established her as a rising star in the ballet realm. An exquisite engraving captures this defining moment of her career. With delicate movements and effortless poise, Marie became synonymous with elegance and beauty. A captivating color lithograph portrays this Italian ballerina during one of her breathtaking performances. Her every step seemed to defy gravity as she effortlessly floated across the stage. Taglioni's fame extended beyond France as she graced stages around Europe. In 1845, a celebrated pas de quatre composed by Jules Perrot was performed at Her Majesty's Theatre in London. This remarkable event brought together four legendary ballerinas: Carlotta Grisi, Lucille Grahn, Fanny Cerrito, and our beloved Marie Taglioni herself. As time went on, Marie continued to enthrall audiences with new creations like the Mazurka danced in "La Gitana" circa 1840. She pushed boundaries and embraced innovation while staying true to classical techniques that defined ballet during that era. However, all good things must come to an end. An evocative engraving titled "Taglionis Farewell" immortalizes the bittersweet moment when Marie bid adieu to the stage she had graced so magnificently for years. It marked both an endearing farewell from a beloved performer and a poignant reminder of how her artistry had touched countless hearts.