Fanny Ellsler in the Shadow Dance. : 501.

• Price: $425.00
  

  SKU: 17676

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• PUBLISHER: Lith. & pub. by N. Currier, 152 Nassau St. Cor. of Spruce N.Y.

• MEDIUM: Lithograph handcolored,

  DATE: 1846

• EDITION SIZE: Small folio - image size 7 7/8 x 11 9/16" (199 x 293 mm).

• DESCRIPTION: In the early 19th century classical French ballet became increasingly popular in America. Parisian Fanny Ellsler drew large New York audiences with her inspired character dances. In the 1840's she toured the United States, igniting a great fervor for ballet and clearing the way for the success of American born dancers.

• ADDITIONAL INFO:

• CONDITION: Good condition and color save for overall toning. Wide margins.

• REFERENCE: Conningham #1872.

• CATEGORIES: Currier & Ives , Sentimental and Various , Miscellaneous