Melle Taglioni
1860
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1860
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This print shows Marie Taglioni as the Sylph from La Sylphide, a famous ballet she performed in 1830. Published around 1860, it’s a copy of an earlier image and captures her as the ideal “ethereal” ballerina. Taglioni’s costume and pose became the standard look for ballerinas. The dress style and shoes reflect 1830s fashion, not stage inventions. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for more on this print.
