The Three Graces
1845
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1845
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This print shows three famous ballet dancers in their signature roles. It’s a Romantic-era print, not a painting, by N. Currier from around 1845. Each dancer’s costume tells her character’s story. One wears a light, airy dress for her role as a spirit. Another shows off Spanish hints in her outfit after a show that stopped Congress in its tracks. The third dances in a short tunic that feels straight out of ancient Greece. Look up the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more prints like this one.
