MADEMOISELLE TAGLIONI,
1840
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1840
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Emma Soyer’s print shows Marie Taglioni mid-dance in a flowing Spanish-style dress. The costume’s ruffles and flounce catch the light. She balances on one toe, arms curved soft. This was Taglioni’s showy solo in *La Gitana*, a ballet about a girl raised by gypsies. The print proves she could play flashy roles, not just ethereal ones like the Sylph. Look up the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more 19th-century prints.
