Edward J. Kurylo at the Empire Theatre, London
Photograph
ca.1912 (photographed)
ca.1912 (photographed)
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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
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| Title | Edward 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, his left foot forward, and his arms behind his head. 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. |
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| 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. |
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| Accession number | S.550-2021 |
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| Record created | August 12, 2021 |
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