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Gas-mask pas de trois
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Gas-mask pas de trois
A war ballet photograph with ballerinas Alexandra Danilova, Irina Baronova and Paul Petroff
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Alexandra Ballerinas Irina Mask
EDITORS COMMENTS
"This photograph, titled 'Gas-mask Pas de Trois,' depicts three renowned ballet dancers, Alexandra Danilova, Irina Baronova, and Paul Petroff, engaging in a surreal and hauntingly beautiful ballet performance during October 1939. The image, captured by an unidentified photographer, is a poignant reminder of the historical context in which it was created. Amidst the backdrop of World War II, the dancers don gas masks as a symbol of resilience and defiance against the looming threat of chemical warfare. Their graceful movements and expressive faces convey a sense of hope and humanity amidst the chaos and uncertainty of the time. Alexandra Danilova, a Russian-born ballerina who defected to the West in 1925, is seen in the center, her eyes closed in concentration as she executes a delicate pirouette. Irina Baronova, a Soviet ballet star, stands to her left, her masked visage a stark contrast to the ethereal grace of her body in motion. Paul Petroff, a Canadian-born dancer who was a principal dancer with the Ballet Russe de Monte-Carlo, completes the trio, his masked gaze fixed on his partners as he supports them in a lift. This photograph, now a historical artifact, is a testament to the power of art to transcend even the most trying of times. It serves as a reminder of the enduring spirit of the human condition and the ability of the arts to provide solace and inspiration, even in the face of adversity." Image Credit: 'Gas-mask Pas de Trois,' October 1939, Paul, Alexandra, 4th, de, dec, mask, historical, 07, iln, import, Irina, history, 1939, 21, ballerinas, pas, Danilova, Baronova, Petroff. Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. (Not the company).
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