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Regina Badet as a Bacchante
French actress and dancer, Anne Regina Badet (1876 - 1949), dressed as a bacchante at the Theatre des Capucines, Paris. She was a major star of the Opera-Comique in Paris and made her debut at the Grand Theatre de Bordeaux where she became a principal dancer. Wearing a succession of skimpy outfits led to her being frequently featured in the French and English press.
1912
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Media ID 14251801
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Bacchante Capucines Dancer Dancers Mar17 Regina Scandalous
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the captivating allure of the past with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse. This enchanting image of Regina Badet as a Bacchante, captured by the renowned Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans, transports you back to the glamour and charm of Parisian theatre in the late 19th century. As a major star of the Opera-Comique, Regina Badet's magnetic stage presence is beautifully encapsulated in this stunning representation of a Bacchante - the wild and sensual goddess of wine, fertility, and theatre. Add an air of timeless elegance and mystery to your home or office with this exquisite Fine Art Print, a true masterpiece that will ignite your imagination and inspire your senses.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.5cm x 53.3cm (14" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Regina Badet, the captivating French actress and dancer, is depicted in this evocative photograph as a Bacchante, the wild and intoxicating goddess of wine, fertility, and ecstatic revelry. Taken at the Theatre des Capucines in Paris during the year 1912, this image captures Badet in the midst of a lively performance, her expressive face and animated gestures embodying the spirit of the ancient deity. Born in 1876, Regina Badet made her debut at the Grand Theatre de Bordeaux, where she quickly rose to become a principal dancer. Her magnetic stage presence and unconventional costumes, including the revealing attire of a Bacchante, earned her frequent attention from the French and English press. The scandalous nature of her performances was a refreshing departure from the more staid offerings of the time, making her a major star of the Opera-Comique in Paris. In this photograph, Badet's Bacchante costume consists of a diaphanous tunic adorned with grapes and ivy, a wreath of leaves and flowers in her hair, and a cup filled with wine in her hand. The image captures the essence of the goddess, with Badet's passionate expression and the suggestive pose of her body conveying the intoxicating allure of the wine goddess. The setting of the Theatre des Capucines, with its ornate columns and gilded decor, adds to the sense of grandeur and opulence, further emphasizing the regal and otherworldly nature of the performance. This photograph is a testament to the enduring power of the arts to transport us to another world, and to the indomitable spirit of Regina Badet, who dared to challenge conventions and captivate audiences with her bold and unforgettable performances.
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