The Pet of the Ballet.
1843
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1843
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This print, "The Pet of the Ballet. / No. 5," shows a dancer waiting in the wings. It’s part of a series of eight prints by Robert Gallon in 1843. The series pokes fun at the small, unnamed dancers who fill the stage. They’re not the star ballerinas—just background figures. But they have their own charm. Look up the Victoria and Albert Museum.
