Melle Emma Livry,
1860
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1860
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This print shows dancer Melle Emma Livry in her costume for the opera *Herculanum*. The work is a mix of Impressionism and Realism from around 1860. The opera’s ballet was just a backdrop for Paris socialites. Livry was a rising star until a tragic accident cut her career short. Look up the Victoria and Albert Museum to see this print.
