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Russian [ballerina.
- Title
- Russian [ballerina.
- Author
- Laing, Hugh.
- Publication
- 1970].
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| Status | Format | Access | Call Number | Item Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Performing Arts Research Collections to submit a request in person. | Still image | Supervised use | *MGZGA Lai H Gal 3 | Performing Arts Research Collections - Dance |
Details
- Description
- Pencil, watercolor and gouache; 37 x 29 cm.
- Donor/Sponsor
- Tudor/Laing Collection.
- Uniform Title
- Gala performance.
- Alternative Title
- Gala performance.
- Subjects
- Note
- Inscribed upper left: Russian. Costume design for the Russian ballerina (La reine de la danse from Moscow) in Antony Tudor's ballet, Gala performance. Production was done for the Royal Danish Ballet in 1970.
- Depicts a female figure, full length to slight left, head to the right. She wears a brilliant costume of red, orange and gold with jeweled trim and flame-like decorations on the bodice. The sleeves are formed by off-the-shoulder ruffles. The Romantic tutu length skirt is gathered into several tiers and ends with a pleated ruffle. She wears an elaborate necklace of gold with rubies and has a headpiece topped by a spray of red and white feathers. The fabrics used for the costume are indicated on the design in pencil.
- Call Number
- *MGZGA Lai H Gal 3
- OCLC
- NYPY906000954-F
- Author
- Laing, Hugh.
- Title
- Russian [ballerina.
- Imprint
- 1970].
- Connect to:
- Local Subject
- Costume designs -- 20th century.
- Research Call Number
- *MGZGA Lai H Gal 3