Artwork
Fanny Cerrito and Arthur Saint-Leon
Fanny Cerrito and Arthur Saint-Leon is a drawing by the Romanticist artist Unknown. It dates from 1844 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This drawing captures a moment from a ballet performance, depicting two dancers in dynamic poses.
About this work
Overview
This drawing captures a moment from a ballet performance, depicting two dancers in dynamic poses.
Subject & Meaning
The subjects are Fanny Cerrito and Arthur Saint-Leon, a renowned ballet dancer and choreographer, respectively, portrayed as characters Esmeralda and her partner.
Technique & Style
The artist employed fine lines to convey the dancers' movement and elegance, freezing their mid-performance poses.
Context
Fanny Cerrito was a prominent ballet dancer in the 1840s, with Arthur Saint-Leon choreographing some of her performances.
Artist & collection
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