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Tamara Karsavina and Margot Fonteyn

Photograph
1954 (photographed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

The press photograph shows Tamara Karsavina coaching Margot Fonteyn as the Firebird. Karsavina had created the role for Serge Diaghilev's Ballets Russes in 1910. In conjunction with the 25th anniversary of the death of Serge Diaghilev, the Sadler's Wells [Royal] Ballet danced the ballet for the first time with Fonteyn in the title role at the Edinburgh Festival on 23 August 1954. This photograph was taken at the dress rehearsal at Covent Garden.

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Object type
TitleTamara Karsavina and Margot Fonteyn (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Photograph
Brief description
Photograph by Keystone Press Agency of Tamara Karsavina coaching Margot Fonteyn in The Firebird, 1954
Physical description
Photograph. Tamara Karsavina in day wear, her arms conveying the beating of wings, is showing the movement to Margot Fonteyn dressed in the Firebird's costume of tutu and feathered headdress.
Dimensions
  • Height: 20.3cm
  • Width: 15.3cm
Marks and inscriptions
Credit line
Given by the estate of Michael Dicken
Summary
The press photograph shows Tamara Karsavina coaching Margot Fonteyn as the Firebird. Karsavina had created the role for Serge Diaghilev's Ballets Russes in 1910. In conjunction with the 25th anniversary of the death of Serge Diaghilev, the Sadler's Wells [Royal] Ballet danced the ballet for the first time with Fonteyn in the title role at the Edinburgh Festival on 23 August 1954. This photograph was taken at the dress rehearsal at Covent Garden.
Collection
Accession number
S.487-2021

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Record createdMay 23, 2021
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