Jason et Medee Ballet Tragique
Print
03/07/1781 (published)
03/07/1781 (published)
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A satire on tragic poses in dancing, showing Gaetano Vestris as Jason between two danseuses, the one on the right as Medea. The scene takes place in an architectural setting, with a garden in the background beyond. Below are the heads and shoulders of three members of the orchestra. Oval, with a line of music engraved below.
Object details
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| Title | Jason et Medee Ballet Tragique (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Etching and aquatint |
| Brief description | 'Jason et Medee Ballet Tragique'. Print depicting Gaetano Vestris on stage as Jason between two danseuses. Etching and aquatint by Francesco Bartolozzi, possibly after Nathaniel Dance, 1781. |
| Physical description | A satire on tragic poses in dancing, showing Gaetano Vestris as Jason between two danseuses, the one on the right as Medea. The scene takes place in an architectural setting, with a garden in the background beyond. Below are the heads and shoulders of three members of the orchestra. Oval, with a line of music engraved below. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'Jason et Medee Ballet Tragique Published July 3rd. 1781 by John Boydell. Engraver in Cheapside London.' (Lettered) |
| Credit line | Purchased from the funds of the Gabrielle Enthoven Bequest |
| Object history | The ballet by Noverre was revived by Vestris as his own work, with scenery and costumes by Novosielski, at the King’s Theatre, London, 29 March 1781. Performances of this ballet are listed on p.167 of The Father of Modern Ballet, The Chevalier Noverre by D. Lyndham, London, 1950. |
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| Literary reference | <i>Jason et Medee</i> |
| Bibliographic reference | Victoria & Albert Museum Department of Prints and Drawings and Department of Paintings, Accessions 1962. London: HMSO, 1964. |
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| Accession number | E.2836-1962 |
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| Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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