Ballerinas Collection

Dancers, Pink and Green, ca. 1890. Creator: Edgar Degas
Dancers, Pink and Green, ca. 1890

Margot Fonteyn repairing her ballet shoes
Margot Fonteyn (1919-1991), British ballet dancer, pictured at her Kensington home repairing her ballet shoes around the time she danced the role of Aurora in Sleeping Beauty at a Royal Command Gala

Four ballerinas on a music sheet
Four ballerinas depicted on a music sheet, performing The Celebrated Pas de Quatre, composed by Jules Perrot, as danced at Her Majestys Theatre, London, on 12 July 1845

Ballerinas in their dressing room
Ballet dancers prepare for a performance in their dressing room. One dancer is seen applying make up, while the feet of another await her silk ballet slippers. c.1947

A 19th century ballet class. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs
1000903 A 19th century ballet class. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.; Private Collection.

Performance
Pauline Pentony MA ARPS DPAGB

tutu
EPSON DSC Picture. Toshihiro Oshima

good start into the day
Roswitha Schleicher-Schwarz

Christmas Pantomimes: Drury Lane; Haymarket; Princess, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Christmas Pantomimes: Drury Lane; Haymarket; Princess, 1856. London stage productions. Drury Lane:..a scene from the ballet

Scene from the New Ballet of "Les Quatre Saisons", at Her Majesty's Theatre, 1856. Creator: Smyth
Scene from the New Ballet of "Les Quatre Saisons", at Her Majesty's Theatre, 1856. London stage production:..a divertissement

With Lord Dufferin in Burma - A Burmese Pas Seul, 1886. Creator: Unknown
With Lord Dufferin in Burma - A Burmese Pas Seul, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

With Lord Dufferin in Burma - Ladies of the Ballet, 1886. Creator: Unknown
With Lord Dufferin in Burma - Ladies of the Ballet, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

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 Masquerade Scene from the New Ballet of "Les Metamorphoses", 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Masquerade Scene from the New Ballet of "Les Metamorphoses", 1850. Carlotta Grisi, in the very appropriate character of an exquisite sprite

Esperando a salir
Antonio Pascual

Princess Diana meets the mini ballet stars at Her Majestys Theatre, Haymarket, London, at a charity function in support of the AIDs virus

Princess Diana meets the young star ballerina Darcey Bussell (22 years old) and the mini ballet stars at Her Majestys Theatre, Haymarket, London, at a charity function in support of the AIDs virus

The Dance Class, 1874. Creator: Edgar Degas
The Dance Class, 1874

The Ballet Dancers, c. 1877 (pastel and gouache over monotype)
3247774 The Ballet Dancers, c.1877 (pastel and gouache over monotype) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 29.7x26.9 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; French, out of copyright

StRARS
Sverre Olav Sebjørnsen

Music cover, The Cachucha, by A Fleche, danced by ballerinas Paulina Duvernay and Fanny Ellsler, with Une Valse Sentimentale Date: circa 1835

Ulla Poulson Skou, Danish ballerina
Ulla Poulson Skou (1905-2001) the Danish ballerina and actress. Date: circa 1939

Anna Pavlova, Russian prima ballerina
Portrait of Anna Pavlova (1881-1931), prima ballerina assoluta of the St Petersburg Royal Opera House. She was a principal artist with the Imperial Russian Ballet and the Ballets Russes

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Les Trois Danseuses, c. 1896-1905 (pastel on paper)
GLS314092 Les Trois Danseuses, c.1896-1905 (pastel on paper) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 51x47 cm; Art Gallery and Museum, Kelvingrove, Glasgow

Les Jupes Rouge, c. 1807-1901 (pastel on paper)
GLS314090 Les Jupes Rouge, c.1807-1901 (pastel on paper) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 81.2x62.2 cm; Art Gallery and Museum, Kelvingrove, Glasgow

Danseuse a l'Eventail, c. 1883-86 (pastel on paper)
GLS314081 Danseuse a l'Eventail, c.1883-86 (pastel on paper) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 62x87 cm; Art Gallery and Museum, Kelvingrove, Glasgow

Le Foyer de l'Opera, c. 1877-82 (pastel on board)
GLS314086 Le Foyer de l'Opera, c.1877-82 (pastel on board) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); Art Gallery and Museum, Kelvingrove, Glasgow, Scotland; © CSG CIC Glasgow Museums Collection

The Rehearsal, c. 1877 (oil on canvas)
GLS2965 The Rehearsal, c.1877 (oil on canvas) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 58.4x83.8 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow, Scotland; (add.info)

Preparing for the Ballet, 1936 (oil on canvas)
3506311 Preparing for the Ballet, 1936 (oil on canvas) by Ashworth, Walter (1883-1952) ; 61x51 cm; Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, Coventry, UK; © Herbert Art Gallery & Museum, Coventry

Swans on the lake
Charlaine Gerber

would I know what it feels to touch the sky
Charlaine Gerber

Double Bends
Antonyus Bunjamin (Abe)

Dreamy dance. Serie
Saskia Dingemans

The Park in front of the Castle, sketch for a stage design for Tchaikovskys Swan Lake staged at the Small Drama
SRM96593 The Park in front of the Castle, sketch for a stage design for Tchaikovskys Swan Lake staged at the Small Drama Theatre, St

Lily of the Ballet (Terpsichorea. ), illustration from The Bogus Book of Botany by John Weir, 1930-48 (ink on paper)
HIG294462 Lily of the Ballet (Terpsichorea.), illustration from The Bogus Book of Botany by John Weir, 1930-48 (ink on paper) by Weir, John (1907-1951); Private Collection

Vaslav Nijinsky (1888-1950) performing in l Apres-Midi d un Faune by Claude Debussy (1862-1918) 1912 (b / w photo)
CHT218603 Vaslav Nijinsky (1888-1950) performing in l Apres-Midi d un Faune by Claude Debussy (1862-1918) 1912 (b/w photo) by Meyer, Adolf de (1868-1946); Private Collection; © Archives Charmet

La Farandole, 1879 (gouache on silk with silver & gold laid on board)
CH257821 La Farandole, 1879 (gouache on silk with silver & gold laid on board) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 30.7x61 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Two dancers, 1878-79 (w / c, gold & silver paint on silk laid down on card)
CH465379 Two dancers, 1878-79 (w/c, gold & silver paint on silk laid down on card) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 28x58 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Danseuse, 1888 (oil on canvas)
5673811 Danseuse, 1888 (oil on canvas) by Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de (1864-1901); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Virginie being Admired while the Marquis Cavalcanti Looks On, c
5667921 Virginie being Admired while the Marquis Cavalcanti Looks On, c.1880-83 (monotype touched with pastel on wove paper) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 16x11.9 cm; National Gallery of Art

Backstage during a production of the Ballet des Insectes at the Theatre du Chatelet, Paris (colour litho)
6031087 Backstage during a production of the Ballet des Insectes at the Theatre du Chatelet, Paris (colour litho) by Robida

Two Dancers, c. 1878-79 (aquatint & drypoint on paper)
877220 Two Dancers, c.1878-79 (aquatint & drypoint on paper) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 35.6x45.7 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts

John Tara, Master of the Ballet, from Grand Ballet de Monte-Carlo
STC398829 John Tara, Master of the Ballet, from Grand Ballet de Monte-Carlo, 1949 (photogravure) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Taras (1919-2004)

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"Ballerinas: Graceful Dancers in Pink and Green, ca. 1890" Step into the enchanting world as we explore their captivating journey through time. From Edgar Degas' mesmerizing artwork to the iconic Margot Fonteyn delicately repairing her ballet shoes, these glimpses into the lives of these extraordinary artists will leave you spellbound. Immerse yourself in the beauty of four ballerinas gracefully pirouetting on a music sheet, their movements harmoniously synchronized with each note that fills the air. Behind closed doors, peek into their dressing room where dreams are woven amidst whispers and laughter, as they prepare to transport audiences to another realm. The melodies of "The Cachucha" by A Fleche resonate through your soul as Ulla Poulson Skou, a Danish ballerina, effortlessly glides across the stage. Her every movement tells a story that captivates hearts and leaves an indelible mark on those fortunate enough to witness it. Travel further back in time and discover Anna Pavlova, a Russian prima ballerina whose ethereal presence continues to inspire generations even today. Like Les Trois Danseuses delicately captured on pastel paper or Les Jupes Rouge exuding elegance from centuries past - she embodies grace personified. Danseuse à l'Eventail evokes images of delicate fans fluttering against vibrant costumes while Le Foyer de l'Opera reveals moments shared between dancers behind-the-scenes; bonds forged through passion and dedication. And let us not forget The Rehearsal - an oil canvas masterpiece that immortalizes the anticipation before stepping onto hallowed stages. Ballerinas transcend mere performers; they become storytellers who paint emotions with every graceful step. Their artistry is timeless, leaving imprints upon our souls long after curtains fall. So join us on this enchanting journey filled with poise, elegance, and the sheer magic of ballet.