Artwork
Cerito (sic) in the Silphide. (sic)
Cerito (sic) in the Silphide. (sic) is a print by the Romanticist artist N. Currier. It dates from 1845 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This print depicts Fanny Cerrito as the titular character in the ballet La Sylphide, a influential performance that defined dance styles in the mid-19th century.
Subject & Meaning
La Sylphide's ethereal heroine embodied the ideal of feminine beauty and elusiveness, captivating audiences. Cerrito's lively and sensual performance made her a celebrated interpreter of the role.
Technique & Style
The print was produced using lithography, a technique that allowed for mass production of images with a soft, nuanced quality. This method was well-suited to capturing the ballet's dreamy, otherworldly atmosphere.
Artist & collection
Artist
N. Currier made bold prints that put everyday life and pop culture on paper—think colorful posters for theater hits or fairy-tale scenes. Two examples in this set are *The Three Graces* and *Cerito in the Silphide*,…
