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Sofia Fuoco and Maria Jacob in the ballet Ozai, 1847
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Sofia Fuoco and Maria Jacob in the ballet Ozai, 1847
Italian ballet dancer Sofia Fuoco as a soldier and French dancer Maria Jacob in the ballet Ozai by Jean Carolli, 1847. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Alexandre Lacauchie from Victor Dollets Galerie Dramatique: Costumes des Theatres de Paris, Paris, 1847
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This handcoloured lithograph showcases two extraordinary dancers, Sofia Fuoco and Maria Jacob, in their roles as a soldier and a female character in the ballet Ozai, choreographed by Jean Carolli and first performed in Paris, France in 1847. Italian ballerina Sofia Fuoco, dressed in a full military uniform, defies gender norms of the time by embodying a male character on stage. Her strong and determined expression, coupled with her precise and powerful movements, adds depth and intrigue to the performance. French ballerina Maria Jacob, on the other hand, gracefully portrays a female character in the production. Her delicate and elegant pose, combined with her expressive facial features, highlights the beauty and grace of classical ballet. The image is based on an illustration by Alexandre Lacauchie, which was published in Victor Dollet's Galerie Dramatique: Costumes des Theatres de Paris. The meticulous handcolouring adds a vibrant and lifelike quality to the print, making it a stunning work of art in its own right. This photograph offers a glimpse into the world of 19th-century ballet, where gender roles were challenged and redefined through the art of dance. The image of Sofia Fuoco as a soldier and Maria Jacob as a ballerina in Ozai is a testament to the power of dance to transcend societal norms and inspire creativity and innovation.
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