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Edward J. Kurylo at the Empire Theatre, London

Photograph
ca.1912 (photographed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

The photograph is believed to be of Edward Jozef Kurylo (1883-1938), a Polish dancer who was a pupil of Enrico Cecchetti. He had an international career and in 1911-12 he was a soloist and ballet master for the Empire Theatre, London. It is likely that he is photographed in costume for Lydia Kyasht's ballet The Water Nymph, which premiered on 2 April 1912.

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleEdward J. Kurylo at the Empire Theatre, London (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Photograph
Brief description
Full length photograph of a male dancer, believed to be Edward J. Kurylo in The Water Nymph at the Empire Theatre, London, in a costume designed by Wilhelm, ca.1912
Physical description
Photograph of a male dancer standing on his left foot, his right foot drawn up in front to the knee. His arms are crossed over his chest. He wears an elaborate costume consisting of a woven sleeveless tunic, the lower edge ending in uneven trailing strips, a leopardskin, tights, cross-gartered dance shoes and a broad, beaded armband. The dancer is posed in front of a painted backdrop showing an Arcadian setting with a pool.



Dimensions
  • Height: 14cm
  • Width: 9cm
Credit line
Gabrielle Enthoven Collection
Summary
The photograph is believed to be of Edward Jozef Kurylo (1883-1938), a Polish dancer who was a pupil of Enrico Cecchetti. He had an international career and in 1911-12 he was a soloist and ballet master for the Empire Theatre, London. It is likely that he is photographed in costume for Lydia Kyasht's ballet The Water Nymph, which premiered on 2 April 1912.
Collection
Accession number
S.548-2021

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Record createdAugust 12, 2021
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