The Celebrated
1845
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1845
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This print shows four famous ballerinas on stage in 1845. Alfred Edward Chalon made it to celebrate their performance together. The image captures a moment when women ruled the ballet world. Their costumes look light and layered, almost like stiff party dresses. The skirt style you see here became standard for ballet. It was a big shift—men’s roles were shrinking fast. Look up the Victoria and Albert Museum to see this print in person.
