Petipa Collection

Anna Pavlova and Marius Petipa
Anna Pavlova (1881 -1931) elegantly striking a pose under the watchful eyes of her long running admirer the great Marius Petipa (1818 1910). Date: circa 1905

Matilda Kschessinska as Princess Aspicia in the ballet "The Pharaoh's Daughter" by Marius Petipa and Cesare Pugni, 1900. Found in the collection of the State Central A

Matilda Kschessinska as Esmeralda in the Ballet "La Esmeralda" by C. Pugni und J. Perrot, 1906-1911. Private Collection

Ballet dancer Marius Petipa (1818-1910) in ballet La filleule des fées by Adolphe Adam, 1849
Ballet dancer Marius Petipa (1818-1910) in ballet La filleule des fees by Adolphe Adam, 1849. Private Collection

Portrait of Jean-Antoine Petipa (1787-1855), 1850s. Creator: Anonymous
Portrait of Jean-Antoine Petipa (1787-1855), 1850s. Private Collection

Portrait of Lucien Petipa (1815-1898), c. 1870. Creator: Photo studio Philippon
Portrait of Lucien Petipa (1815-1898), c. 1870. Private Collection

Ballet dancer Lucien Petipa as Lyonel in Lady Henriette by Mazilier, Academie Royale de Musique, 1844. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Victor Dollet from Galerie Dramatique

Costume design by Leon Bakst (1866-1924) for Carabosse, the wicked fairy godmother in The Sleeping Beauty
542947 Costume design by Leon Bakst (1866-1924) for Carabosse, the wicked fairy godmother in The Sleeping Beauty. Music by Tchaikovsky. Choreography by Marius Petipa

PETIPA Marius caricature
3751576 PETIPA Marius caricature by Legat, Nicolai (1869-1937); (add.info.: PETIPA, Marius caricature by N. Legat. French dancer, choreographer and ballet master. 1818-1910)

Program for the ballet La Perle by Marius Petipa and Riccardo Drigo, 1896. Creator
Program for the ballet La Perle by Marius Petipa and Riccardo Drigo, 1896. Private Collection

Anna Pavlova in the ballet Don Quijote by L. Minkus. Private Collection

Prima ballerina Nadezhda Bogdanova (1836-1897) as Esmeralda in the Ballet La Esmeralda by C. Pugni und J. Perrot, 1859. Found in the collection of State Museum of Theatre and Music Art, St. Petersburg

Marius Petipa (1818-1910) Portrait from the Program to Oper Tannhauser by Richard Wagner. Paris, Theatre de l Opera-Le Peletier, 1861. Found in the Collection of Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Portrait of Marius Petipa (1818-1910), 1899. Artist: Anonymous
Portrait of Marius Petipa (1818-1910), 1899. Found in the collection of State Museum of Theatre and Music Art, St. Petersburg

Matilda Kschessinska as Princess Aspicia in the ballet The Pharaohs Daughter Artist: Anonymous
Matilda Kschessinska as Princess Aspicia in the ballet The Pharaohs Daughter. Found in the collection of State Museum of Theatre and Music, St Petersburg

Scene from the Ballet Swan Lake, Mariinsky Theatre. 1895 Artist: Anonymous
Scene from the Ballet Swan Lake, Mariinsky Theatre. 1895. Found in the collection of Bolshoi Theatre Museum

Pierina Legnani as Odette in the Ballet Swan Lake Artist: Anonymous
Pierina Legnani as Odette in the Ballet Swan Lake. Found in the collection of Bolshoi Theatre Museum

Olga Preobrajenskaya as Odette with Swans in the Ballet Swan Lake Artist: Anonymous
Olga Preobrajenskaya as Odette with Swans in the Ballet Swan Lake. Found in the collection of Bolshoi Theatre Museum

Pavel Gerdt as Prince Siegfried in the Ballet Swan Lake, St. Petersburg, 1895 Artist: Anonymous
Pavel Gerdt as Prince Siegfried in the Ballet Swan Lake, St. Petersburg, 1895. Found in the collection of Bolshoi Theatre Museum

Marius Petipa (From: Russian Ballet in Caricatures), 1902-1905. Artist: Legat, Nikolai Gustavovich (1869-1937)
Marius Petipa (From: Russian Ballet in Caricatures), 1902-1905. From a private collection

Ballet dancer Marie Petipa (From: Russian Ballet in Caricatures), 1902-1905. From a private collection

The revelations of Ballet, 1840s. Artist: Grandville, Jean-Jacques (1803-1847)
The revelations of Ballet, 1840s. From a private collection

Marie Mariusovna Petipa, Russian ballet dancer, 1887. Artist: Charles Bergamasco
Marie Mariusovna Petipa, Russian ballet dancer, 1887. Marie Mariusovna Petipa (1857-1930) was the daughter of French choreographer Marius Petipa and Russian ballerina Maria Surovshchikova-Petipa

Images of the world premiere of the ballet The Sleeping Beauty by Pyotr Tchaikovsky, 1890
Images of the world premiere of the ballet The Sleeping Beauty by Pyotr Tchaikovsky

Maria Surovshchikova-Petipa, Russian ballet dancer, c1861. Artist: Nadar
Maria Surovshchikova-Petipa, Russian ballet dancer, c1861. Maria Surovshchikova-Petipa (1836-1882) was prima ballerina of the St Petersburg Imperial Theatre

Lyubov Yegorova, Russian ballerina, 1905. Yegorova (1880-1972) performing in the title role in The Blue Dahlia, a ballet with music by Cesare Pugni and choreography by Marius Petipa

Marius Petipa, Russian ballet dancer and choreographer, 1898. Petipa (1818-1910) is widely regarded as the most influential balletmaster and chorographer of all time

Costume design by Leon Bakst (1866-1924) for Carabosse, the wicked fairy godmother in The Sleeping Beauty. Music by Tchaikovsky. Choreography by Marius Petipa

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Petipa, the renowned ballet choreographer, left an indelible mark on the world of dance. Collaborating with legendary figures such as Anna Pavlova and Marius Petipa, he brought to life some of the most iconic ballets in history. In "Lady, " Lucien Petipa mesmerized audiences with his graceful movements, showcasing his talent inherited from his father. The exquisite costume design by Leon Bakst added a touch of enchantment to Carabosse's character in "The Sleeping Beauty, " a masterpiece that combined Tchaikovsky's music and Marius Petipa's choreography under Sergei Diaghilev's Ballets Russes. A caricature Marius captures the essence of this visionary artist who revolutionized ballet. Meanwhile, Maria Petipa embodied ethereal beauty as she portrayed the Lilac Fairy in Tchaikovsky's magical composition. Programs like "La Perle" showcased Petipa's creative genius alongside Riccardo Drigo. Prima ballerina Nadezhda Bogdanova captivated audiences as Esmeralda in "La Esmeralda, " accompanied by C. Pugni's captivating score. Portraits immortalize Marius Petipa throughout different stages of his career; they depict a man dedicated to perfecting his craft and pushing boundaries within the art form. Matilda Kschessinska shone brightly as Princess Aspicia in "The Pharaohs Daughter, " while scenes from Swan Lake at the Mariinsky Theatre transported spectators into a realm where grace and passion intertwined seamlessly. Petipa’s legacy lives on through these artistic masterpieces that continue to inspire generations of dancers and enthusiasts alike. His contributions have forever shaped classical ballet, leaving an enduring imprint on its history for all time to come.