H Beard Print Collection
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This print shows dancers in a lively scene from the 1800s, probably at a famous London theater. The three women—Ferraris, Taglioni, and Grisi—are caught mid-movement, full of grace and energy. It was likely printed in The Illustrated London News, a popular paper of the time. That makes it a snapshot of how the public saw ballet stars back then. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum.
