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Studies from the Russian Ballet

Sofia Fedorova in Cleopatra

1911
(British, 1878–1972)
England, 20th century
Halftone photogravure
Image: 19.3 x 13.5 cm (7 5/8 x 5 5/16 in.); Paper: 20.5 x 14.4 cm (8 1/16 x 5 11/16 in.); Framed: 30.5 x 35.6 cm (12 x 14 in.)
Sundry Art - Photography Fund 2019.42
© E.O. Hoppé Estate Collection / Curatorial Inc.
Location: not on view
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The costumes and scenery for this production of Cleopatra used a palette that emphasized gold, lapis blue, malachite green, pink, orange, and violet.

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The “Russian ballet” referred to is the Ballets Russes, the most influential ballet company of the 20th century. Created by impresario Sergei Diaghilev and employing primarily dancers trained in Russia, the company operated between 1909 and 1929, touring Europe and North and South America. Sofia Fedorova (1879–1963) was trained at the Bolshoi School in Moscow and danced with the Ballets Russes from 1909 through 1928.
Sofia Fedorova in Cleopatra

Sofia Fedorova in Cleopatra

1911

Emil Otto Hoppé

(British, 1878–1972)
England, 20th century

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