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La Naiade

Print
1831 (printed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Marie Taglioni was one of the most celebrated ballet dancers of the Romantic era. This print is one of five produced by J. Wilkinson in 1831 to celebrate Marie Taglioni's most famous roles, the other four being Flore, La Tirolienne, La Napolitaine and La Bayadere.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleLa Naiade (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Printed paper
Brief description
Print of Marie Taglioni as La Naiade, 1831. Harry Beard Collection
Physical description
Black and white print of dancer Marie Taglioni as La Naiade, in a kneeling pose.
Dimensions
  • Height: 38cm
  • Width: 28cm
Marks and inscriptions
'A. E. C. R. J. L. LA NAIADE Plate 5. Published by J. Dickinson, New Bond Street, Sepr 1831. Printed by G. Hullmandel' In pencil: 'Taglioni'
Credit line
Harry R. Beard Collection, given by Isobel Beard
Subject depicted
Summary
Marie Taglioni was one of the most celebrated ballet dancers of the Romantic era. This print is one of five produced by J. Wilkinson in 1831 to celebrate Marie Taglioni's most famous roles, the other four being Flore, La Tirolienne, La Napolitaine and La Bayadere.
Other number
F.7-12 - H Beard collection numbering
Collection
Accession number
S.591-2017

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Record createdJuly 19, 2017
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