Artwork
Mademoiselle Fleury.
Mademoiselle Fleury. is a print by the Romanticist artist Alfred Edward Chalon. It dates from 1 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This print, created by Alfred Edward Chalon, depicts Mademoiselle Fleury, a dancer from the 1840s, in a fashionable ball gown.
Subject & Meaning
The image shows Fleury in a scene from 'La Jolie fille du Gand', where she appears in a ball dress before shedding it to perform as Diana. This representation highlights the connection between ballet attire and contemporary fashion.
Technique & Style
The print exemplifies the Romanticism movement, characterized by its emphasis on drama and emotion. Chalon's work showcases the similarities between mid-19th-century fashionable dress and ballet costume, with the latter mirroring the former in aspects like low necklines and bell-shaped skirts.
Artist & collection
Artist
Alfred Edward Chalon was a Swiss-born British portraitist. He lived in London where he was noticed by Queen Victoria.
