The Dryad
Stage Property
ca.1909 (made)
ca.1909 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Stage property oak branch, carried by Adeline Genée as the Dryad in the ballet of the same name, ca.1909.
The Dryad, choreographed by Genée and composed by Dora Bright, was first staged in 1907. It is the story of a nymph trapped in an oak tree, who is only released once every ten years. She falls in love with a shepherd but has to return to her prison. When she is released again, a decade later, she discovers that he has been unfaithful. The Dryad is typical of the small-scale ballets for dancer and vocalist that were popular in the early 20th century.
The Dryad, choreographed by Genée and composed by Dora Bright, was first staged in 1907. It is the story of a nymph trapped in an oak tree, who is only released once every ten years. She falls in love with a shepherd but has to return to her prison. When she is released again, a decade later, she discovers that he has been unfaithful. The Dryad is typical of the small-scale ballets for dancer and vocalist that were popular in the early 20th century.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | The Dryad (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Fabric and metal |
| Brief description | Spray of fabric oak leaves, carried by Adeline Genée in The Dryad, ca.1909 |
| Physical description | Spray of fabric oak leaves, the leaves attached to a curving metal 'branch' covered in brown fabric. |
| Credit line | Given by the Royal Academy of Dance |
| Object history | Spray of fabric oak leaves, stage property for The Dryad, made ca.1909. The ballet was first presented at the Playhouse Theatre, London, on 25 March 1907. The choreography was by Adeline Genée, and the music was composed by Dora Bright. |
| Association | |
| Literary reference | The Dryad |
| Summary | Stage property oak branch, carried by Adeline Genée as the Dryad in the ballet of the same name, ca.1909. The Dryad, choreographed by Genée and composed by Dora Bright, was first staged in 1907. It is the story of a nymph trapped in an oak tree, who is only released once every ten years. She falls in love with a shepherd but has to return to her prison. When she is released again, a decade later, she discovers that he has been unfaithful. The Dryad is typical of the small-scale ballets for dancer and vocalist that were popular in the early 20th century. |
| Associated object | |
| Bibliographic reference | Dyer, Philip. Adeline Genee: Centenary Exhibition Catalogue, London : Royal Academy of Dancing, 1978
103 |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | S.1451-1982 |
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| Record created | October 19, 2004 |
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