Ballerina Collection (page 51)

RENOIR: DANCER, 1874. Pierre Auguste Renoir: The Dancer. Canvas, 1874

DEGAS: BALLET, 1876-77. Edgar Degas: Ballet at Paris Opera. Pastel on paper, 1876-77

DEGAS: THEATER BOX, 1885. Pastel drawing by Edgar Degas, 1885

DEGAS: DANCER, 1878. Edgar Degas: Dancer bowing with flowers. Pastel on paper, 1878

MARILYN MILLER (1898-1936). American actress and singer. Photograph, c1922

DANCER AND CONDUCTOR. Composite photograph of a young ballet dancer against a silhouette of an orchestra conductor, 1970s

Britannia and Eve Christmas cover 1932
Front cover illustration featuring a ballerina, harlequin and clown performing a rather dramatic scene with a sword on stage

Esmeralda Quadrilles, music cover
Scene from a ballet on a music cover for the Esmeralda Quadrilles by Charles W Glover. A male ballet dancer takes centre stage, with several ballerinas grouped round him

Charlots Show, Nerman
Herbert Mundin, Henry Lytton, Anton Dolin and Jessie Mathews, in Charlots Show, 1926

The Dancing Lesson by W. E. Webster
A scene in an elegant ballet studio with dancers tying their shoes and musicians warming up ready to play in the background

Time for Reflection by Elsie Harding
A ballerina in a very horizontal tutu skirt pauses by a mirrored door and is reflected along with the colour Chinese lanterns hanging nearby

Allies - Gallant Russia
A bearded Russian soldier wearing a heavy greatcoat and shiny boots, converses with a graceful ballerina against the backdrop of his countrys flag

View from Window
View from the Artists Window Romantic depiction of a young blonde ballerina looking at the snowy scene ouside

Ninette De Valois 1930S
NINETTE DE VALOIS English ballet dancer with the Ballet Russe, later founder of the Royal Ballet, director and choreographer

Tamara Karsavina / Ils 28
TAMARA KARSAVINA Russian ballet dancer dancing the polka in Les Vendredis

Winged Ballerina + Fan
A winged ballerina poses beside a Liebig jar

Ballerina Balances Can
A ballerina balances a Liebig can on a stick over her head

Ballerina with Wings
A winged ballerina balances upon a Liebig jar

Ballerina on Jar
A ballerina holds a fan as she balances on a Liebig jar Date: 1890

Ballerina on Can
A ballerina stands on a Liebig can

Ballerina and Cans
A ballerina holds a Liebig can - another floats in the air beside her - two more jars are at her feet

French Theatre / La Fille
La Fille A character from Vielle by marguerite de Valois, Reine de Navarre

Camargo Dancing
Marianne de Camargo, Belgian ballerina, is not only a remarkably talented dancer but also a notable innovator in style, techniques, costume and coiffure

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"Ballerina: Graceful Icons of the Dance World" Step into a world where elegance and artistry intertwine, as ballerinas captivate audiences with their ethereal movements. From the iconic performances of Anna Pavlova dancing Swan Lake to the mesmerizing partnership of Margot Fonteyn and Rudolph Nureyev, these legendary dancers have left an indelible mark on ballet history. In Edgar Degas' masterpiece "The Star" or "The Dancer on Stage, " we glimpse into the enchanting world behind the curtains, where ballerinas transform into captivating characters from pantomime and Commedia dell Arte. Their delicate yet powerful expressions convey emotions that transcend words. As snowflakes gently fall in a winter wonderland, a ballerina gracefully twirls amidst this magical scene. The juxtaposition between fragility and strength is beautifully portrayed through her every move. Anna Pavlova's name echoes through time as she graces countless programmes with her extraordinary talent. Her portrait in her iconic Swan Dance transports us to a realm where grace meets vulnerability, leaving spectators breathless. Degas' brushstrokes come alive once more in his depiction of two dancers on stage. Through vibrant colors and meticulous details, he captures both the physicality and poetry inherent in ballet. In darkness, ballet takes on an entirely different allure - silhouettes moving effortlessly against dimly lit backdrops create an atmosphere filled with mystery and intrigue, and is here that dancers truly shine brightest. Degas' painting "Dancers, Pink and Green" showcases his fascination with capturing moments backstage - a glimpse into Margot Fonteyn repairing her ballet shoes reveals dedication beyond measure. These seemingly mundane tasks are essential components of creating magic onstage. Ballerinas embody beauty personified; they are vessels for dreams made tangible through dance. With each graceful leap and pirouette, they transport us to realms unknown - where artistry and passion intertwine, leaving an everlasting impression on our hearts.