Odette Collection

Swan Lake ballet, Siegfried and Odette fall in love
Siegfried and Odette fall in love while the little swans dance. Because of an evil spell, they are swans by day, and only resume human shape at midnight

Swan Lake - Robert Helpmann and Margot Fonteyn
Ballet dancers Robert Helpmann (1909-1986) in the role of Prince Siegfried and Margot Fonteyn (1919-1991) in the role of Odette in the finale of Swan Lake (Le Lac des Cygnes) at Royal Opera House

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Geometry of ballet
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Illustration of a lady in her bedroom admiring her embroidered petticoat in crepe-de-chine Date: 1931

A Scene from Countess Maritza at the Shubert Theatre, New York (1926) with Harry K. Morton, Odette Myrtil and Carl Randall Date: 1926

A scene from Yvonne at Dalys Theatre (1926) Date: 1926

A portrait of the dancer Odette Goimbault, 1916
A portrait of the dancer Odette Goimbault a pupil of Miss Smurthwaite (later to become the silent film actress Mary Odette), 1915 Date: 1916

Mr Victorien Sardou (engraving)
3628023 Mr Victorien Sardou (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Victorien Sardou. Illustration for The Picture Magazine, 1895.); © Look and Learn

Charles VI and Odette (engraving)
965868 Charles VI and Odette (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles VI and Odette)

Russia, St. Petersburg; The Prima Ballerina playing the Swan Princess Odette during a solo in Tchaikovsky s
Russia, St. Petersburg; The Prima Ballerina playing the Swan Princess Odette during a solo in Tchaikovskys Swan Lake

Portrait of the talented cabaret artiste Odette Myrtil, now in the Midnight Follies cabaret show at the Hotel Metropole, London, 1923 Date: 1923

Anna Sobechshanskaya as Odette in Julius Reisingers original production of Swan Lake
BAL780525 Anna Sobechshanskaya as Odette in Julius Reisingers original production of Swan Lake, Moscow, 1877 (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer

Polina Karpakova, the first Odette-Odile, c. 1875 (b / w photo)
BAL780529 Polina Karpakova, the first Odette-Odile, c.1875 (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Swan Lake ballet, Op)

Swan Lake ballet, the unfortunate girls become swans again
Siegfried and Odette are about to embrace when the evil Rotbart disguised as a large owl appears, and the unfortunate girls become swans again

Swan Lake ballet, Siegfried promises delivery from Rotbart
Siegfried promises to deliver the swans from the evil spell of Rotbart and they all dance for joy. He invites Odette to the ball his parents are giving

Stanley Lupino / Myrtil
STANLEY LUPINO British entertainer in musical comedy, seen here with Odette Myrtil in Dover Street to Dixie

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"Odette: The Enchanting Swan of Love" In the mesmerizing world of ballet, Odette emerges as a timeless symbol of grace and passion. Inspired by the ethereal beauty of Swan Lake, her story unfolds like a delicate dance, captivating hearts for generations. As Siegfried and Odette fall in love amidst the enchanting melodies of Tchaikovsky's masterpiece, their connection transcends boundaries. Their love becomes an emblematic portrayal of devotion against all odds. Just like Robert Helpmann and Margot Fonteyn brought these characters to life on stage, their performances breathed life into this tale. With every leap and twirl, they painted a vivid picture that etched itself into our collective memory. An illustration from 1931 reveals Odette in her private sanctuary, admiring her intricately embroidered petticoat made from crepe-de-chine. This intimate moment captures her vulnerability and femininity as she prepares to take flight on stage. The Shubert Theatre in New York witnessed another chapter in Odette's journey during Countess Maritza in 1926. Alongside Harry K. Morton and Carl Randall, the talented Odette Myrtil graced the stage with her magnetic presence, leaving audiences spellbound. Dalys Theatre also played host to Yvonne in 1926 when it was blessed with the elegance of Odette's performance. Her seamless movements showcased not only her technical prowess but also conveyed emotions that resonated deeply within spectators' souls. Geometry intertwines with ballet as each step is meticulously crafted to create breathtaking patterns on stage. Just like intricate choreography brings out the best in dancers like Odette Goimbault did back in 1916 when she posed for a portrait capturing both strength and delicacy simultaneously. Beyond ballet stages lies an engraved legacy left by Mr Victorien Sardou himself - his words immortalized through countless performances where actors embodied the spirit of Odette.